Description
A savory, pull-apart bread shaped like a Christmas tree, filled with cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package (13.8 ounces) refrigerated pizza dough
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit (190 degrees Celsius). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Unroll the pizza dough onto a lightly floured surface.
- Sprinkle the mozzarella and cheddar cheeses evenly over the dough.
- Roll the dough tightly lengthwise into a log.
- Place the dough log on the prepared baking sheet.
- Using a sharp knife, make diagonal cuts along both sides of the log, leaving about 1 inch uncut in the center. These cuts form the branches.
- Gently twist the cut sections away from the center log to create the tree shape. Press the ends together to seal.
- Brush the entire dough tree with the melted butter.
- Sprinkle the garlic powder and dried parsley over the top.
- Bake for 18 to 22 minutes, or until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is melted.
- Let it cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- You can substitute Monterey Jack cheese for cheddar if you prefer.
- Serve warm for the best texture.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 20 min
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 6
- Unsaturated Fat: 6
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 20
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 9
- Cholesterol: 25
Keywords: cheesy bread, Christmas appetizer, pull apart bread, holiday recipe, pizza dough