Easy Recipes Cheesy Christmas Tree Bread
This Easy Recipes Cheesy Christmas Tree Bread is a festive and delightful addition to your holiday gatherings. Its pull-apart design makes it not only visually stunning but also incredibly easy to share, making it a hit among both children and adults. Filled with a creamy mixture of cream cheese and mozzarella, this bread offers a rich taste that pairs perfectly with marinara or pizza sauce for dipping.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Total Time: 38 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 16 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tube refrigerated pizza dough
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- Optional: Fresh chopped parsley, grated parmesan cheese, marinara or pizza sauce for dipping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, mozzarella cheese, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning until smooth.
- Unroll the pizza dough and slice into 32 equal squares.
- Place about 1 teaspoon of cheese filling in the center of each square and fold to seal tightly.
- Arrange the sealed dough balls seam-side down in a tree shape on the prepared baking sheet.
- Brush each ball with beaten egg for a golden finish.
- Bake for 16-18 minutes until golden brown.
- Garnish with parsley and parmesan if desired; serve warm with marinara or pizza sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pieces (50g)
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg