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Cheesy Christmas Tree Bread

Deliciously Cheesy Christmas Tree Bread for Festive Gatherings

This Cheesy Christmas Tree Bread is a delightful appetizer perfect for festive gatherings, combining gooey cheese and warm buttery dough.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Basting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 53 minutes
Servings: 8 pieces
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 package Refrigerated Pizza Dough Can substitute with crescent roll dough
For the Filling
  • 30 pieces Mozzarella Cheese Sticks Substitute with mozzarella pearls if needed
For the Egg Wash
  • 1 large Egg Can substitute with milk
For Basting
  • 4 tablespoons Butter Melted butter can be mixed with garlic and herbs
For Topping
  • 1/2 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese Feel free to use other hard cheeses
For Freshness
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Herbs (Parsley, Rosemary, Basil) Dried herbs can be used in smaller quantities
For Aroma
  • 2 cloves Grated Garlic Garlic powder can be a substitute
For Dipping
  • 1 cup Marinara Sauce or Pesto Choose your favorite, or serve both

Equipment

  • oven
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • mixing bowl
  • Pastry Brush
  • knife

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Cheesy Christmas Tree Bread
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Unroll the refrigerated pizza dough and slice it into 30 equal squares (about 3 inches each).
  3. Cut the mozzarella cheese sticks into 30 bite-sized pieces, about 1 inch long.
  4. Place a piece of mozzarella cheese in the center of each dough square and fold the dough over the cheese to form sealed balls.
  5. Arrange the dough balls on the baking sheet in a Christmas tree shape, ensuring they touch but do not overlap.
  6. Whisk together the egg and a tablespoon of water, then brush the mixture over each dough ball.
  7. Bake the assembled bread for 16-18 minutes until golden brown and puffed.
  8. Melt the butter and mix in half of the grated Parmesan cheese, garlic, and herbs, then baste this mixture over the warm bread after baking.
  9. Sprinkle the remaining grated Parmesan cheese over the top and serve warm with marinara or pesto.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 10gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store leftover bread in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven to maintain crispy texture.

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