Pull-Apart Cheesy Garlic Christmas Tree Bread
Looking for a show-stopping appetizer that will impress your guests and spark joy this holiday season? Try this Pull-Apart Cheesy Garlic Christmas Tree Bread! This festive bread features soft and fluffy dough balls filled with gooey mozzarella cheese, all topped with a savory garlic butter blend. Perfect for sharing, it’s not just delicious but also a fun, interactive dish that brings everyone together around the table. In just 20 minutes of baking time, you can create an eye-catching centerpiece that tastes as good as it looks. Whether you’re hosting a large gathering or enjoying a cozy family night, this cheesy delight is sure to be the highlight of your celebration!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 17 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: About 32 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 oz can jumbo biscuits (cut into fourths)
- 7–8 mozzarella cheese sticks (cut into 31 pieces)
- 4 tbsp salted butter
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1 large egg (beaten)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cut each biscuit into fourths and each cheese stick into manageable pieces; place mozzarella in the center of each dough piece.
- Seal the edges and roll into smooth balls.
- Arrange the dough balls on the baking sheet in a tree shape, seam side down. Brush with beaten egg for a golden finish.
- Bake for 15-17 minutes or until golden brown; check occasionally to avoid over-browning.
- Meanwhile, melt butter, mix in garlic and Italian seasoning, then brush over baked bread upon removing from the oven.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg