Pull-Apart Christmas Tree
If you're searching for a Christmas appetizer that also doubles as a charming centerpiece, look no further than this easy, crowd-pleasing dish. This Christmas tree pull-apart bread brings a cheesy, herby pizza vibe to your holiday spread, and it’s incredibly simple to prepare. With basic ingredients like store-bought pizza dough and mozzarella sticks, you can whip up this delicious bread in under an hour, making it the perfect last-minute addition to your menu when you need something quick and festive.
Ingredients
- 1 lb. refrigerated pizza dough
- Egg wash (1 egg whisked with 1 tbsp water)
- 7 mozzarella sticks
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 1/2 cup finely grated Parmesan
- 1 Tbsp. Thinly sliced basil
- 1 Tbsp. chopped parsley
- 1 Tbsp. chopped rosemary
- Marinara, warmed (for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450°. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Cut mozzarella sticks into 1” pieces and set aside.
- On a floured surface, divide pizza dough into two pieces. Stretch and roll each piece of dough into a long rectangle, then cut dough into 2” squares (you’ll need 33 total).
- Wrap a dough square around each piece of mozzarella, forming a tightly sealed ball. Place balls seam-side down on the baking sheet in the shape of a Christmas tree (they should be touching). Brush egg wash on dough balls and bake until golden, 15 to 20 minutes.
- Meanwhile, whisk together melted butter, Parmesan and herbs. Brush on baked pizza balls. Serve warm with marinara for dipping.
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