Description

A festive pull-apart bread shaped like a Christmas tree, filled with garlic butter and melted cheese. Perfect as a holiday appetizer or party centerpiece.

Ingredients

Scale

1 pound pizza dough or Christmas tree dough

1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

3 cloves fresh garlic, minced

1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

1 tablespoon olive oil

1/2 teaspoon salt

marinara or garlic butter dip, optional

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper, drizzle with olive oil.

2. Roll dough into a 1/4-inch thick rectangle and cut into 1.5-inch squares.

3. Place a pinch of mozzarella in each square and fold corners under to form knots.

4. Arrange knots in a tree shape on the baking sheet, adding a rectangle of dough at the base for the trunk.

5. Mix melted butter, minced garlic, salt, and parsley, then brush half over unbaked dough.

6. Bake for 18–22 minutes until golden brown and puffed.

7. Brush remaining garlic butter over hot bread and sprinkle with Parmesan and extra herbs.

8. Decorate with cherry tomatoes, olives, or rosemary sprigs and serve with dips.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: appetizer
Method: baking
Cuisine: american

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 piece

Keywords: christmas tree bread, garlic cheese twists, pull apart bread, holiday appetizer, tree bread appetizer, garlic knot christmas, festive bread, cheesy bread, holiday bread, party bread