Description
Cheesy special occasion Tree Bread is the ultimate festive appetizer that brings joy to any holiday gathering. This mesmerizing pull-apart bread combines warm, gooey cheese with herby garlic butter, all wrapped in convenient refrigerated pizza dough. It’s not just a treat for the taste buds; its eye-catching tree shape makes it a stunning centerpiece for your holiday table. Easy to make and perfect for sharing, this delightful bread pairs beautifully with marinara or pesto for dipping, elevating your appetizer game effortlessly. Whether it’s a special occasion party or a cozy family dinner, this cheesy wonder is sure to impress everyone!
Ingredients
Scale
- 13 ounces refrigerated pizza dough
- 6–7 mozzarella cheese sticks
- 1 large egg
- 3 tablespoons melted butter
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
- Fresh herbs (parsley, rosemary, basil)
- 1 clove garlic
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cut the pizza dough into about 30 equal squares and each mozzarella stick into bite-size pieces.
- Place a piece of mozzarella in each square of dough and roll them into smooth balls.
- Arrange the dough balls on the baking sheet in a tree shape, seam side down.
- Mix the egg with water and brush it over each ball for golden color.
- Bake for 16-18 minutes until golden brown.
- While baking, prepare the garlic herb butter by melting butter and mixing it with half of the parmesan, herbs, and garlic.
- Brush the baked bread with garlic butter and sprinkle remaining parmesan on top before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (approx. 50g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg