Pull-Apart Cheesy Garlic Christmas Tree Bread
Experience the joy of holiday gatherings with this Pull-Apart Cheesy Garlic Christmas Tree Bread Recipe. This delightful appetizer combines fluffy dough and gooey mozzarella cheese, all infused with aromatic garlic butter and Italian herbs. Shaped like a festive tree, it not only tastes incredible but also serves as a stunning centerpiece on any table. With just 20 minutes of preparation, you can create a crowd-pleasing treat that pairs perfectly with marinara or pesto for dipping.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 31 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 oz can jumbo biscuits (each biscuit cut into fourths)
- 7–8 mozzarella cheese sticks (cut into 31 pieces)
- 4 tbsp salted butter
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 large egg (beaten)
- 1 ½ teaspoons Italian seasoning
- Optional: Grated parmesan cheese for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cut each biscuit into fourths and slice mozzarella cheese sticks into pieces.
- Place a piece of cheese on each biscuit square, seal, and roll into balls.
- Arrange the dough balls on the prepared baking sheet in a Christmas tree shape.
- Brush the tops with beaten egg and bake for 15-17 minutes until golden brown.
- Meanwhile, melt butter in a saucepan, add minced garlic and Italian seasoning, stirring to combine.
- Once baked, brush the garlic butter mixture over the rolls and sprinkle with grated parmesan if desired.
- Serve warm with marinara or pesto sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg