Pull-Apart Cheesy Garlic Christmas Tree Bread Recipe
Published Nov 29, 2023
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A festive, simple, and fun 20-minute appetizer! This Pull-Apart Cheesy Christmas Tree Bread features fresh-baked bread balls stuffed with melted cheese and topped with creamy garlic butter and parmesan cheese. Perfect for any gathering this holiday season!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
It’s Holiday party season, and I am always looking for fun, festive ways to celebrate with food! Today, I’m sharing a super simple appetizer, this Christmas Tree Pull-Apart Bread! You are going to love how simple and delicious this recipe is. Plus, it’ll spruce up any holiday table in no time!
All you need are simple ingredients: canned store-bought dough, mozzarella sticks, butter, garlic, Italian seasoning, an egg, and an option topping of parmesan cheese. The balls of dough are placed into the shape of a Christmas tree, brushed with a simple egg wash, and baked into ooey gooey cheesy bread. Brush with melted butter, spices, and parmesan cheese, then serve with your favorite marinara sauce or pesto for dipping, and enjoy!
The perfect side dish for the Holiday season in just 20 minutes!
If you’re looking for more easy appetizers, check out my Cranberry Jalapeno Dip, this Charcuterie Board, or this DIY Hot Cocoa Bar!
Table of Contents
Ingredient Notes
Full printable recipe with amounts located in the recipe card.
Jump to Recipe- Jumbo biscuits: I used a can of jumbo biscuit dough. You can use store-bought crescent rolls or another ready-made dough– pizza dough, etc. Check the refrigerated section of your grocery store for dough options.
- Mozzarella cheese sticks
- Salted butter
- Minced garlic
- Italian seasoning
- Egg
- Grated parmesan cheese: Optional for topping.
- Optional Dipping Sauces: Pesto or Marinara (or pizza sauce if desired!).
- Red pepper flakes: Option for added spice.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Full printable recipe with amounts located in the recipe card.
- Preheat oven to 400F and line a large baking sheet pan with parchment paper.
- Cut each biscuit into fourths, you should have 32 pieces ( you will only need 31 of these pieces though). Cut the cheese sticks into 31 pieces.
- Place a small portion of mozzarella cheese on every square of dough. Seal the edges securely, then shape the dough into a ball by rolling it smoothly between your hands.
- Arrange the balls on the lined baking sheet, forming a tree shape with the seams facing downward and ensuring the balls are slightly touching. Whisk the egg and gently brush it over the dough.
- Place in the oven and bake for 15-17 minutes or until golden brown. Monitor closely, and if browning occurs too rapidly, cover with foil.
- As the bread bakes, melt the butter and mix in the grated garlic and seasoning. Brush this mixture onto the rolls and, if desired, sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
- Serve immediately with marinara or pesto sauce for dipping
Mac’s Pro TipS
Serving Tips
I served my bread with a side of pesto sauce and marinara sauce for easy dipping. You can also serve with a bowl of toothpicks if serving a crowd.
I love this recipe because it’s easy to make in a pinch and is something fun for everyone to share. It’s a festive way to spruce up your table if you’re in need of more decor.
Storage Tips
Store leftover Christmas tree bread in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Reheat in the microwave or air fryer, and enjoy it with your favorite dipping sauces!
Store any remaining garlic butter in a small bowl with a lid and use it for additional recipes–baked potatoes, garlic bread, etc.
Recipe FAQs
Yes! You can either free-hand other shapes (Candy cane, snowman, etc.) or use a shaped baking tin and place the dough balls accordingly.
Yes! You can keep the unbaked Christmas tree on a baking sheet in the fridge, covered, a day before. Then bake when ready.
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Pull-Apart Cheesy Garlic Christmas Tree Bread Recipe
Ingredients
- 16 oz can jumbo biscuits each biscuit cut into fourths
- 7-8 mozzarella cheese sticks cut into 31 pieces
- 4 tbsp butter salted
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1 large egg beaten
- Optional: grated parmesan cheese for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400F and line a large baking sheet pan with parchment paper.
- Cut each biscuit into fourths, you should have 32 pieces ( you will only need 31 of these pieces though). Cut the cheese sticks into 31 pieces.
- Place a small portion of mozzarella cheese on every square of dough. Seal the edges securely, then shape the dough into a ball by rolling it smoothly between your hands.
- Arrange the balls on the lined baking sheet, forming a tree shape with the seams facing downward and ensuring the balls are slightly touching. Whisk the egg and gently brush it over the dough.
- Place in the oven and bake for 15-17 minutes or until golden brown. Monitor closely, and if browning occurs too rapidly, cover with foil.
- As the bread bakes, melt the butter and mix in the grated garlic and seasoning. Brush this mixture onto the rolls and, if desired, sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
- Serve immediately with marinara or pesto sauce for dipping
Notes
Making In Advance
You can keep the unbaked Christmas tree on a baking sheet in the fridge, covered, a day before. Then bake when ready.Serving Tips
I served my bread with a side of pesto sauce and marinara sauce for easy dipping. You can also serve with a bowl of toothpicks if serving a crowd. I love this recipe because it’s easy to make in a pinch and is something fun for everyone to share. It’s a festive way to spruce up your table if you’re in need of more decor.Storage Tips
Store leftover Christmas tree bread in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Reheat in the microwave or air fryer, and enjoy it with your favorite dipping sauces! Store any remaining garlic butter in a small bowl with a lid and use it for additional recipes–baked potatoes, garlic bread, etc.Equipment
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Is there a substitute for the egg?
You can use melted butter in place of the egg wash.
Making ahead of time. Should I wait to top the “tree” with butter mixture until ready to bake tomorrow? Thanks.
Yes. I would wait until ready to bake.