Cheesy Christmas Tree Pull Apart Bread
This festive Cheesy Christmas Tree Pull Apart Bread is a fun and delicious appetizer for the holidays. Soft dough balls are stuffed with cheese and arranged in a Christmas tree shape, perfect for sharing!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound pizza dough, store-bought or homemade
- 8 ounces mozzarella cheese, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 4 ounces provolone cheese, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Marinara sauce, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Divide the pizza dough into approximately 30-35 small balls.
- Stuff each dough ball with a cube of mozzarella and a cube of provolone cheese. Pinch the dough to seal completely.
- In a small bowl, combine the melted butter, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning.
- Dip each cheese-stuffed dough ball into the butter mixture and arrange them on the prepared baking sheet in the shape of a Christmas tree. Start with a wide base and gradually decrease the number of dough balls towards the top.
- Sprinkle the entire Christmas tree with grated Parmesan cheese.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the dough is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish with fresh chopped parsley.
- Serve warm with marinara sauce for dipping, if desired.
Notes
For a spicier kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the melted butter mixture. You can also use different types of cheese, such as cheddar or pepper jack.