Name: Spinach-Artichoke Christmas Tree Dip with Breadsticks
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: american
Ingredients: 1 cup frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained; 1 cup canned artichoke hearts, chopped; 8 oz cream cheese, softened; 1/4 cup sour cream; 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided; 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 2 cloves garlic, minced; Salt and pepper to taste; 2 sheets refrigerated pizza dough (about 1 lb total); 3 tbsp unsalted butter, melted; 1 tsp Italian seasoning or dried parsley; Optional: cherry tomatoes, parsley sprigs, extra shredded cheese

Description

Nothing says holiday cheer like this Spinach-Artichoke Christmas Tree Dip with Breadsticks. Layers of creamy spinach and artichoke filling wrapped in soft, golden pull-apart breadsticks create a show-stopping centerpiece and irresistible appetizer. Guests will delight in breaking off buttery, garlicky branches to reveal melted cheese and savory spinach inside. This fun, festive recipe is perfect for Christmas parties, potlucks, or family gatherings. In this recipe, you’ll find a step-by-step baking method, make-ahead tips, serving suggestions, and answers to common questions to ensure your holiday appetizer is both beautiful and delicious.

Ingredients

Scale

1 cup frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained

1 cup canned artichoke hearts, chopped

8 oz cream cheese, softened

1/4 cup sour cream

1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided

1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese

2 cloves garlic, minced

Salt and pepper to taste

2 sheets refrigerated pizza dough (about 1 lb total)

3 tbsp unsalted butter, melted

1 tsp Italian seasoning or dried parsley

Optional: cherry tomatoes, parsley sprigs, extra shredded cheese

Instructions

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

2. In a medium bowl, mix cream cheese, spinach, artichoke hearts, sour cream, half of the mozzarella, Parmesan, garlic, salt, and pepper until smooth and well blended.

3. Unroll one sheet of pizza dough on the prepared sheet and trim into a Christmas tree shape, keeping scraps for branches.

4. Spread the spinach-artichoke filling evenly over the dough, leaving a small border at the edges.

5. Place the second sheet of dough over the filling, matching the tree shape, and seal the edges.

6. Make parallel 1-inch cuts from each side toward the center, stopping before the middle to form branches.

7. Twist each dough strip two to three times to expose the filling and create pull-apart branches.

8. Brush the entire tree with melted butter and sprinkle with the remaining mozzarella and Italian seasoning.

9. Bake for 20–25 minutes, rotating halfway through, until golden brown and crisp.

10. Remove from oven and let cool for 5–10 minutes before serving to allow the filling to set.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: appetizer
Method: baking
Cuisine: american

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 pull-apart tree

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