Description
Indulge in the festive spirit with Cheesy Christmas Tree Bread, a delightful twist on traditional holiday baking. This show-stopping bread features layers of gooey mozzarella and aromatic herbs, shaped like a charming Christmas tree. Perfectly golden and bursting with flavor, it’s an impressive centerpiece for gatherings that invites sharing and laughter around the table. Whether enjoyed warm as an appetizer or paired with marinara sauce for dipping, this easy-to-make treat is sure to become a cherished holiday tradition.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 4 tbsp melted butter
- 2 tbsp fresh herbs (e.g., rosemary or parsley), chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll out pizza dough to about 1/2 inch thick on a floured surface.
- Cut the dough into a Christmas tree shape; use scraps to create smaller ornaments if desired.
- Sprinkle mozzarella over half of the tree shape and fold the other half over to create cheesy layers.
- Brush melted butter on top, then sprinkle garlic powder and Parmesan cheese evenly.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and bubbly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg