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A delicious plate of Cheesy Christmas Tree Bread

Cheesy Christmas Tree Bread

This festive Cheesy Christmas Tree Bread is perfect for holiday gatherings, combining gooey mozzarella with aromatic herbs for a delightful appetizer.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 38 minutes
Servings: 30 pieces
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dough
  • 368 g canned refrigerator pizza dough
  • 6 sticks mozzarella cheese sticks
  • 1 large egg + 1 tablespoon water for egg wash
  • 3 tbsp butter melted
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese divided
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley finely chopped
  • 1/2 tbsp fresh rosemary finely chopped
  • 1/2 tbsp fresh basil finely chopped
  • 1 clove garlic grated
  • 1 jar marinara and/or pesto for dipping

Equipment

  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 400° then line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Cut the dough into 30 approximately equal squares then cut the mozzarella cheese sticks into 30 bite size (1 inch) pieces.
  3. Add a piece of mozzarella to each square of dough then form a ball, rolling with your hands to smooth and seal the edges.
  4. Place the balls on the prepared baking sheet seam side down in the shape of a tree so the balls are touching.
  5. Blend the egg and water in a small bowl and lightly brush each ball with the egg wash.
  6. Bake 16-18 minutes or until golden brown.
  7. While the bread is baking, microwave the butter until melted then stir in half of the parmesan cheese and all of the grated garlic and herbs.
  8. Brush onto the rolls, then sprinkle with the remaining parmesan cheese over the top then serve right away with marinara and/or pesto for dipping.

Notes

This bread is best served warm. Feel free to add different herbs or cheeses to customize the flavor to your liking.