Description
This Pull-Apart Cheesy Garlic Christmas Tree Bread is a festive and fun appetizer perfect for holiday gatherings. Made with jumbo biscuit dough filled with mozzarella cheese, brushed with a garlicky buttery mixture, and baked until golden brown, this bread is deliciously cheesy and aromatic. Serve it warm with marinara or pesto sauce for a delightful party snack that everyone can share.
Ingredients
Scale
Dough and Cheese
- 16 oz can jumbo biscuits, each biscuit cut into fourths
- 7-8 mozzarella cheese sticks, cut into 31 pieces
Garlic Butter Mixture
- 4 tbsp salted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
Other
- 1 large egg, beaten
- Optional: grated parmesan cheese for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit and line a large baking sheet pan with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Prepare the dough and cheese: Cut each biscuit into fourths to total 32 pieces; you will only need 31 pieces. Cut the mozzarella cheese sticks into 31 pieces to match.
- Fill and shape the dough balls: Place a small piece of mozzarella cheese on each biscuit dough piece. Seal the edges tightly and roll each into a smooth ball with your hands.
- Arrange the dough balls: Place the dough balls on the prepared baking sheet forming a Christmas tree shape with seams facing downward. Make sure the balls are slightly touching to allow pull-apart baking. Brush the dough gently with the beaten egg using a whisk.
- Bake the bread: Bake in the oven for 17 minutes or until the bread is golden brown. Keep an eye on browning and cover with foil if it occurs too quickly.
- Prepare the garlic butter: While baking, melt the butter and mix in the minced garlic and Italian seasoning. Brush this mixture evenly over the hot baked rolls, then optionally sprinkle grated parmesan cheese on top.
- Serve: Serve immediately with marinara or pesto sauce for dipping and enjoy this festive cheesy garlic bread pull-apart treat.
Notes
- You can prepare the unbaked Christmas tree on a lined baking sheet, cover it, and refrigerate it for up to one day before baking.
- Serve with pesto and marinara sauces or provide toothpicks to make sharing easier for parties.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Reheat in the microwave or air fryer for best results.
- Leftover garlic butter can be stored in a lidded bowl and used for other dishes like baked potatoes or garlic bread.
- This recipe is quick and easy to prepare, making it a fun and decorative addition to any holiday table.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cheese ball
- Calories: 110 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 0.3 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
