Pull-Apart Cheesy Garlic Christmas Tree Bread Recipe
This Pull-Apart Cheesy Garlic Christmas Tree Bread is a festive and fun appetizer perfect for holiday gatherings. Soft jumbo biscuit dough stuffed with gooey mozzarella cheese is shaped into a Christmas tree, baked until golden, and brushed with a flavorful garlic butter seasoning. Ideal for sharing, this bread pairs wonderfully with marinara or pesto sauce for dipping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 17 minutes
- Total Time: 32 minutes
- Yield: 8-10 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 16 oz can jumbo biscuits (each biscuit cut into fourths)
- 7–8 mozzarella cheese sticks (cut into 31 pieces)
- 4 tbsp salted butter
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1 large egg (beaten)
- Optional: grated Parmesan cheese for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Baking Sheet: Preheat your oven to 400°F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ease cleanup.
- Cut Dough and Cheese: Cut each jumbo biscuit into fourths, totaling 32 pieces, but only use 31 of these. Slice the mozzarella cheese sticks into 31 pieces as well to match.
- Fill and Shape Dough Balls: Place a small portion of mozzarella cheese on each dough square. Seal the edges securely around the cheese and roll each piece into a smooth ball with your hands to encase the cheese completely.
- Arrange Dough Balls in Tree Shape: Place the dough balls on the prepared baking sheet with seams facing downward, arranging them in a Christmas tree shape. Ensure the balls are touching slightly. Then, brush the surface gently with the beaten egg to encourage browning.
- Bake the Bread: Bake for 15 to 17 minutes or until the bread is golden brown. Watch carefully and if it browns too quickly, cover with foil to prevent burning.
- Prepare Garlic Butter: While baking, melt the butter in a small pan and stir in minced garlic and Italian seasoning to infuse the flavors.
- Brush with Garlic Butter and Garnish: As soon as the bread comes out of the oven, brush the garlic butter mixture generously over the pull-apart rolls. Optionally, sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese on top for extra flavor.
- Serve: Serve the cheesy garlic Christmas tree bread warm with marinara or pesto dipping sauces for a delightful appetizer.
Notes
- Ensure dough balls are sealed tightly to prevent cheese from leaking during baking.
- Use parchment paper for easy cleanup and to avoid sticking.
- If mozzarella sticks are unavailable, shredded mozzarella can be used but may be messier to handle.
- For added flavor, sprinkle Italian seasoning directly on the bread before baking in addition to the garlic butter brush.
- Serve immediately for best gooey and warm texture; leftovers can be reheated in the oven wrapped in foil.
Keywords: cheesy garlic bread, pull-apart bread, Christmas tree bread, holiday appetizer, mozzarella bread, festive bread recipe
