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Cheesy Christmas Tree Bread

Cheesy Christmas Tree Bread: Your Festive Holiday Showstopper

This Cheesy Christmas Tree Bread is a gooey, cheesy centerpiece perfect for holiday gatherings.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Rising Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 3 minutes
Servings: 8 pieces
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Bread Base
  • 1 can Canned Refrigerated Pizza Dough Substitute with homemade dough if desired.
  • 1 large Egg For egg wash.
  • 1 tbsp Water For egg wash.
For the Cheesy Filling
  • 6-7 sticks Mozzarella Cheese Can substitute with cheddar for different flavor.
  • ½ cup Grated Parmesan Cheese Divided; adjust based on cheese cravings.
For the Flavor Enhancements
  • 3 tbsp Butter Use unsalted for better salt control.
  • 1 clove Grated Garlic Can substitute with ¼ tsp garlic powder.
  • 1 tbsp Fresh Parsley Finely chopped; can use dried parsley as substitute.
  • ½ tbsp Fresh Rosemary Finely chopped; or about 1 tsp dried rosemary.
  • ½ tbsp Fresh Basil Finely chopped; use dried basil if fresh is unavailable.
For Serving
  • Marinara Sauce For dipping.
  • Pesto Sauce For dipping.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Knife
  • pastry brush
  • Saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface and cut into 30 equal squares.
  3. Slice mozzarella cheese sticks into 30 bite-sized pieces and place one on each dough square.
  4. Fold edges of dough over cheese and roll into tight balls.
  5. Arrange dough balls on the baking sheet in the shape of a Christmas tree.
  6. Whisk together egg and water to create egg wash, then brush over the dough balls.
  7. Bake for 16-18 minutes until golden brown.
  8. Melt butter and mix with half of the grated parmesan, garlic, and chopped herbs.
  9. Brush herb butter mixture over baked bread and sprinkle remaining parmesan on top.
  10. Serve warm with marinara or pesto sauce for dipping.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 8gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store at room temperature for up to 3 days. Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to a week or freeze formed dough balls for up to 3 months.

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