Description
This Pull-Apart Cheesy Garlic Christmas Tree Bread is a festive, fun, and easy-to-make appetizer perfect for holiday gatherings. Fluffy biscuit dough stuffed with gooey mozzarella, brushed with garlicky buttery goodness, and baked to golden perfection in a shape resembling a Christmas tree. Serve it warm with marinara or pesto for dipping and bring a delicious, shareable treat to your holiday table.
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 Topping
- 4 tbsp salted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- Optional: grated parmesan cheese for garnish
Egg Wash
- 1 large egg, beaten
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Baking Sheet: Preheat your oven to 400°F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Prepare Dough and Cheese: Cut each biscuit into fourths to get 32 pieces total, using only 31 pieces. Cut mozzarella sticks into 31 pieces to match.
- Fill and Shape Dough Balls: Place a small portion of mozzarella on each biscuit piece, then securely seal the edges by pinching them together and roll each into a smooth ball.
- Arrange the Tree: Place the dough balls on the prepared baking sheet in the shape of a Christmas tree with seams facing downward and the balls slightly touching for pull-apart effect.
- Apply Egg Wash: Whisk the beaten egg and gently brush it over the dough balls to promote a golden, shiny crust.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 17 minutes or until golden brown. If browning too quickly, cover loosely with foil to prevent burning.
- Prepare Garlic Butter: While baking, melt butter and stir in the minced garlic and Italian seasoning to infuse flavor.
- Brush Garlic Butter and Garnish: Once baked, brush the cheesy bread generously with the garlic butter mixture and sprinkle with grated parmesan cheese if desired.
- Serve: Serve immediately with marinara or pesto sauce for dipping. Enjoy your festive pull-apart cheesy garlic Christmas tree bread!
Notes
- You can assemble the unbaked Christmas tree on the baking sheet and refrigerate it covered for up to one day before baking.
- Serve with pesto and marinara sauces for easy dipping, and consider offering toothpicks for a fun sharing experience at parties.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days; reheat using a microwave or air fryer for best results.
- Any remaining garlic butter can be stored in a lidded container and repurposed for baked potatoes, garlic bread, or other recipes.
- This recipe makes a festive centerpiece that's quick to prepare and perfect for holiday gatherings.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cheese ball
- Calories: 120 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 280 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
