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Pull-Apart Cheesy Garlic Christmas Tree Bread Recipe

Pull-Apart Cheesy Garlic Christmas Tree Bread Recipe
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This Pull-Apart Cheesy Garlic Christmas Tree Bread is a festive and fun appetizer perfect for holiday gatherings. Soft biscuit dough is stuffed with gooey mozzarella cheese, shaped into a Christmas tree, brushed with a savory garlic butter, and baked to golden perfection. The pull-apart feature makes it ideal for sharing while enjoying delicious, cheesy bites with your favorite dipping sauces.

Ingredients

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Dough and Cheese

  • 16 oz can jumbo biscuits (each biscuit cut into fourths)
  • 7–8 mozzarella cheese sticks (cut into 31 pieces)

Garlic Butter Topping

  • 4 tbsp salted butter
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning

Additional

  • 1 large egg (beaten)
  • Optional: grated Parmesan cheese for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup and to prevent sticking.
  2. Prepare Dough and Cheese: Cut each biscuit into fourths, resulting in 32 pieces, but use only 31 for the recipe. Similarly, cut the mozzarella sticks into 31 small pieces so each dough piece can be stuffed.
  3. Stuff Dough: Place a small piece of mozzarella cheese onto each biscuit square. Carefully seal the edges tightly to fully encase the cheese. Roll each into a smooth ball between your palms to ensure no cheese leaks during baking.
  4. Shape Tree: Arrange the stuffed dough balls on the lined baking sheet, forming a Christmas tree shape with the seams facing downward. Make sure the balls are slightly touching so they bake together as one pull-apart bread. Brush the top gently with the beaten egg for a golden finish.
  5. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 15-17 minutes or until the dough turns golden brown. Keep a close eye to prevent over-browning; if necessary, cover the bread loosely with foil partway through baking.
  6. Make Garlic Butter: While baking, melt the butter and stir in the minced garlic and Italian seasoning. Once the bread is out of the oven, brush the garlic butter mixture generously over the rolls. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese if desired for an extra flavor boost.
  7. Serve: Serve warm and immediately with marinara or pesto sauce for dipping. The warm, cheesy bread pairs beautifully with the tangy sides, making it a crowd-pleaser for any holiday party.

Notes

  • Make sure to seal the dough balls tightly to prevent cheese from leaking during baking.
  • Use freshly minced garlic for the best flavor in the garlic butter.
  • If you want a crispier finish, bake a few extra minutes but keep an eye to avoid burning.
  • Feel free to customize the seasonings in the garlic butter to your taste, such as adding red pepper flakes for heat.
  • This recipe is great for entertaining as it is interactive and easy for guests to pull apart and enjoy.

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Keywords: Pull-apart bread, cheesy garlic bread, Christmas tree bread, holiday appetizers, mozzarella bread, festive bread recipes

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