Description
This Pull-Apart Cheesy Garlic Christmas Tree Bread is a festive and fun appetizer that combines soft jumbo biscuit dough with gooey mozzarella cheese, garlic-infused butter, and Italian seasoning. Shaped into a beautiful Christmas tree, this bread is perfect for holiday gatherings, served with marinara or pesto dipping sauces.
Ingredients
Scale
Bread and Cheese
- 16 oz can jumbo biscuits, each biscuit cut into fourths (32 pieces total, using 31 pieces)
- 7–8 mozzarella cheese sticks, cut into 31 pieces
Garlic Butter Mixture
- 4 tbsp salted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
Additional
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Prepare Dough and Cheese: Cut each biscuit into fourths, yielding 32 pieces; reserve one piece and use 31. Cut the mozzarella sticks into 31 pieces to match.
- Fill and Shape Balls: Place a small piece of mozzarella on each dough square. Carefully seal the edges around the cheese to form a ball by rolling gently between your hands to smooth the surface.
- Arrange on Baking Sheet: Arrange the cheese-filled dough balls on the prepared baking sheet in the shape of a Christmas tree, placing seams downward and making sure the balls slightly touch each other for pull-apart effect. Brush the surface lightly with the beaten egg.
- Bake: Bake the bread at 400°F for 15-17 minutes until golden brown. Keep an eye on the bread; if it browns too quickly, tent with aluminum foil to prevent burning.
- Prepare Garlic Butter: While baking, melt the butter in a small saucepan or microwave. Mix in the minced garlic and Italian seasoning thoroughly to infuse the flavors.
- Brush Garlic Butter and Garnish: As soon as the bread comes out of the oven, brush the garlic butter generously over the hot rolls. Optionally, sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese over the top for extra flavor and texture.
- Serve: Serve the pull-apart Christmas tree bread immediately warm, with marinara sauce and pesto for dipping. It makes a festive and shareable dish perfect for holiday parties.
Notes
- Making In Advance: Shape the Christmas tree bread on the baking sheet and refrigerate, covered, up to one day before baking.
- Serving Tips: Offer with marinara and pesto sauces for dipping. For parties, provide toothpicks to easily grab portions.
- Storage Tips: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Reheat in the microwave or air fryer. Keep leftover garlic butter refrigerated in a covered container for use on other dishes like baked potatoes or garlic bread.
- This recipe is quick and fun to make, doubling as a decorative holiday centerpiece on your appetizer table.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cheese ball (approximately)
- Calories: 110 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 0.3 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
