Description

This pull-apart bread transforms pizza dough into a festive Christmas tree–shaped appetizer with garlic butter and melted cheese. It’s easy to assemble, bakes to a golden finish, and makes a stunning centerpiece for holiday gatherings.

Ingredients

Scale

1 lb pre-made pizza dough

2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

2 cloves minced garlic

4 tbsp unsalted butter melted

2 tbsp fresh parsley finely chopped

1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese

1 tbsp olive oil

optional fillings such as pepperoni spinach or cream cheese

marinara or ranch dip for serving

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper

2. Lightly flour a work surface and roll out pizza dough into a 12×16 inch rectangle

3. Cut the dough into 2-inch squares using a pizza cutter or sharp knife

4. Place a small amount of mozzarella or desired filling in the center of each square and pinch the edges to seal into balls

5. Arrange the dough balls seam side down on the baking sheet in a triangular tree shape with a small trunk at the base

6. Combine melted butter and minced garlic and brush evenly over each dough ball

7. Bake for 18–22 minutes until the tops are golden brown and the cheese inside is melted

8. Remove from oven and brush with additional garlic butter then sprinkle with chopped parsley and grated parmesan

9. Serve warm on a platter with marinara or ranch dip for pulling apart

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: appetizer
Method: baking
Cuisine: american

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 pull-apart ball
Calories: 250
Sugar: 2
Sodium: 400
Fat: 12
Saturated Fat: 5
Unsaturated Fat: 5
Trans Fat: 0
Carbohydrates: 25
Fiber: 1
Protein: 10
Cholesterol: 20

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