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Cheesy Garlic Pull-Apart Bread Tree

Festive pull-apart pizza dough shaped like Christmas trees! Easy, delicious, and perfect for your holiday celebrations.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time18 minutes
Total Time33 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cheese, garlic, Garlic bread
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 186cal
Author: Amy Desrosiers
Cost: $5

Equipment

  • cutting board
  • baking sheet
  • oven adjusted to the center rack position
  • Pizza Cutter
  • knife

Ingredients

  • 16 ounces pizza dough
  • 6 mozzarella cheese sticks
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 1 teaspoon Italian Herbs
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon dried crushed red pepper flakes
  • ¼ cup parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup marinara sauce
  • 1 large yellow bell pepper cut into a star shape

Optional

  • fresh rosemary
  • fresh sage
  • fresh cranberry

Instructions

  • Unwrap the pizza dough and roll it out on a lightly floured surface.
  • Divide the dough into 18-19 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a ball.
  • Flatten each dough ball into a 4-inch circle.
  • Cut mozzarella stick into thirds and place one piece of cheese in the center of the ball.
  • According to the image, arrange the dough balls on the prepared baking sheet in the shape of a Christmas tree.
  • Brush the dough balls with the melted butter and herb mixture. Sprinkle on the Parmesan cheese.
  • Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Serve with fresh rosemary, sage, and cranberries as garnish.
  • Add the yellow pepper star to the top and enjoy immediately.

Notes

Nutritional Values may vary and are meant to be a guide.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ball | Calories: 186cal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 547mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Iron: 2mg