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Golden Pizza Crust Spinach Dip Christmas Tree topped with melted cheese and served with breadsticks.

Spinach-Artichoke Christmas Tree Dip with Breadsticks


  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x

Description

A festive pull-apart appetizer featuring creamy spinach-artichoke filling layered between dough cut into a Christmas tree shape, baked golden and served with twisted breadstick branches.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 pound pizza dough or puff pastry
  • 2 cups fresh spinach chopped
  • 1 cup canned artichoke hearts drained and chopped
  • 8 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 3 tablespoons melted butter
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional

  • Instructions

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

    2. Roll out half the dough into a rectangle and transfer to parchment; cut a triangle shape for the tree.

    3. Spread the spinach-artichoke mixture over the triangle, leaving a small border around edges.

    4. Roll out remaining dough and place over filling; trim to match triangle and seal edges.

    5. Cut horizontal strips on both sides of the tree trunk, twist each strip to form branches.

    6. Use dough scraps to add decorative stars or ornaments on the tree.

    7. Brush entire tree with melted garlic butter and bake for 22–25 minutes until golden.

    8. Remove from oven; brush again with garlic butter and sprinkle with Parmesan.

    9. Surround with extra breadsticks or crackers and garnish with parsley or red pepper for color.

    10. Serve warm, letting guests pull off twisted branches to dip.

    • Prep Time: 30 minutes
    • Cook Time: 25 minutes
    • Category: appetizer
    • Method: baking
    • Cuisine: american

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 1 branch

    Keywords: spinach-artichoke christmas tree, breadstick dip, holiday appetizer, easy christmas food, festive recipe, christmas party food, spinach dip christmas tree