Description
This Cheesy Christmas Tree Pull Apart Bread is a delightful and festive appetizer that’s perfect for holiday gatherings. Made with simple ingredients, this pull-apart bread is not only delicious but also fun to put together.
Ingredients
Scale
Pizza Dough:
- 1 lb prepared pizza dough (room temperature)
Cheese Filling:
- 7 mozzarella cheese sticks
Egg Wash & Finishing:
- 2 egg yolks
- 2 tbsp butter (melted)
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley (finely chopped)
- 3 tbsp freshly grated Parmesan
Instructions
- Prep the Dough & Cheese: Allow the pizza dough to rest at room temperature for 15 minutes. Cut each mozzarella stick into 4 pieces. Roll out the dough and cut it into 24 squares.
- Assemble the Tree: Place a mozzarella cube in the center of each dough square. Fold the edges over the cheese, pinch closed, and roll into balls. Arrange them on a baking sheet in a tree shape.
- Egg Wash & Bake: Whisk the egg yolks, brush the dough balls, and bake at 390°F (190°C) for 16-18 minutes until golden and bubbly.
- Finishing Touch: Brush the warm rolls with melted butter, parsley, and Parmesan.
- Serve: Enjoy warm with marinara sauce or your favorite dip.
Notes
- This recipe can be customized with additional seasonings like garlic powder or chili flakes.
- Feel free to add a variety of cheeses for a more complex flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Holiday
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 370mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Christmas, Tree, Pull-Apart Bread, Holiday, Appetizer, Cheesy
