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A delicious plate of Cheesy Christmas Tree Bread

Cheesy Christmas Tree Bread

This festive Cheesy Christmas Tree Bread is perfect for holiday gatherings. Easy to make and delicious to eat, it's sure to be a hit with family and friends.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 38 minutes
Servings: 30 pieces
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 13 ounce canned refrigerator pizza dough
  • 6 g mozzarella cheese sticks cut into bite-size pieces
  • 1 large egg for egg wash
  • 1 tbsp water for egg wash
  • 3 tbsp butter melted
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese divided
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley finely chopped
  • 1/2 tbsp fresh rosemary finely chopped
  • 1/2 tbsp fresh basil finely chopped
  • 1 clove garlic grated
  • 1 jar marinara and/or pesto for dipping

Equipment

  • Baking Sheet

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Cut the dough into 30 approximately equal squares. Cut the mozzarella cheese sticks into 30 bite-size pieces.
  3. Add a piece of mozzarella to each square of dough, then form a ball, rolling with your hands to smooth and seal the edges.
  4. Place the balls on the prepared baking sheet seam side down in the shape of a tree, so the balls are touching.
  5. Blend the egg and water in a small bowl and lightly brush each ball with the egg wash.
  6. Bake for 16-18 minutes or until golden brown.
  7. While the bread is baking, microwave the butter until melted then stir in half of the parmesan cheese and all of the grated garlic and herbs.
  8. Brush the melted butter mixture onto the rolls, then sprinkle with the remaining parmesan cheese over the top.
  9. Serve right away with marinara and/or pesto for dipping.

Notes

Arrange the dough balls tightly to maintain the tree shape. Feel free to adjust the herbs to your liking or add red pepper flakes for a little heat.