Cheesy Christmas Tree Bread
A festive and cheesy bread shaped like a Christmas tree, perfect for holiday gatherings and dipping into marinara or pesto.
Ingredients
Dough
- 13 ounces canned refrigerator pizza dough
- 6-7 sticks mozzarella cheese sticks
Egg Wash
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon water for egg wash
Herb Butter
- 3 tablespoons butter melted
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese divided
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley finely chopped
- 1/2 tablespoon fresh rosemary finely chopped
- 1/2 tablespoon fresh basil finely chopped
- 1 clove garlic grated
Dipping Sauce
- 1 jar marinara and/or pesto for dipping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cut dough into 30 squares and mozzarella sticks into 30 pieces. Wrap each piece of cheese with dough, sealing into balls.
- Arrange balls in a tree shape on the baking sheet, seam side down. Brush with egg wash.
- Bake for 16-18 minutes until golden. Meanwhile, melt butter and mix with half of parmesan, garlic, and herbs. Brush over baked bread and sprinkle remaining parmesan.
- Serve warm with marinara or pesto for dipping.
Notes
For best results, ensure cheese sticks are bite-sized and seal dough well to prevent cheese leakage.