Pesto Pizza Stuffed Star Bread
Here’s a simple yet festive holiday appetizer that appears far more impressive and complicated than it really is. While homemade pizza dough and pesto are fantastic, using store-bought versions makes this star bread incredibly easy to prepare. With just a few twists, you’ll create a striking, green-speckled star that will steal the spotlight on your holiday table. Serve it with marinara for the perfect finishing touch.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lb. store-bought or homemade pizza dough
- 9 Tbsp. pesto, divided
- 3/4 cup shredded mozzarella, divided
- 1 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 Tbsp. grated Parmesan
- Marinara, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°. Divide dough into 4 equal pieces. Roll each piece to an 11" circle. Place one circle on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Spread 3 tablespoons pesto over dough in an even layer, then top with 1/4 cup mozzarella. Top with a second piece of dough. Repeat with remaining pesto, mozzarella, and pizza dough, leaving the top layer of dough bare. Brush top layer with oil and sprinkle with Parmesan.
- Place a bowl or glass with a 3" diameter in the center of dough. Using a sharp knife, cut circle into 16 equal strips, starting at bowl and going all the way to edge, making sure to cut through all of the layers. Remove bowl.
- Take 2 strips next to each other and twist away from each other 4 times. Pinch edges together to create a point. Repeat with remaining strips to create 8 points.
- Bake stuffed bread until golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes. Serve warm with marinara alongside.
Nutrition
Calories: 271kcalCarbohydrates: 33gProtein: 10gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 9mgSodium: 636mgPotassium: 92mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gCalcium: 161mgIron: 3mg
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