Pull-Apart Cheesy Garlic Christmas Tree Bread Recipe
This Pull-Apart Cheesy Garlic Christmas Tree Bread is a festive and fun appetizer perfect for holiday gatherings. Made with jumbo biscuit dough filled with gooey mozzarella, seasoned garlic butter, and a sprinkle of Parmesan, this pull-apart bread looks like a Christmas tree and is perfect for sharing. It bakes golden brown with a crispy exterior and ooey-gooey cheesy inside, ideal for dipping in marinara or pesto sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-17 minutes
- Total Time: 30-32 minutes
- Yield: 1 large pull-apart bread serving 6-8 people 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Dough and Cheese Filling
- 16 oz can jumbo biscuits (each biscuit cut into fourths)
- 7–8 mozzarella cheese sticks (cut into 31 pieces)
Garlic Butter Topping
- 4 tbsp salted butter
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
Finishing Touches
- 1 large egg (beaten)
- Optional: grated Parmesan cheese for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even cooking.
- Prepare Dough and Cheese: Cut each jumbo biscuit into fourths to create 32 pieces, but use only 31 pieces. Cut the mozzarella cheese sticks into 31 pieces, matching the number of dough pieces.
- Stuff the Dough: Place a small piece of mozzarella cheese on every dough square. Seal the edges securely by pinching the dough around the cheese to form a ball. Roll each ball smoothly between your hands to create uniform shape.
- Arrange in Tree Shape: Place the dough balls seam side down on the prepared baking sheet, arranging them to form a Christmas tree shape. Make sure the balls are touching slightly so they can bake into a pull-apart bread. Brush the entire surface gently with the beaten egg for a golden finish.
- Bake: Bake in the oven for 15-17 minutes, or until the bread turns golden brown. Keep an eye on it; if it browns too quickly, cover loosely with aluminum foil.
- Prepare Garlic Butter: While the bread bakes, melt the butter and stir in the minced garlic and Italian seasoning to infuse rich flavor.
- Brush Garlic Butter and Garnish: Once baked, brush the garlic butter mixture all over the rolls generously. Optionally, sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese over the top for an extra cheesy crust.
- Serve: Serve immediately while warm with marinara or pesto sauce for dipping to enhance the festive flavor.
Notes
- Use jumbo biscuits for best texture and size; smaller biscuits will yield smaller bites.
- Make sure to seal the dough well around the cheese to prevent leakage during baking.
- Watch the bread closely near the end of baking to prevent burning.
- The bread is best served warm and fresh for gooey cheese texture.
- You can substitute mozzarella sticks with other melty cheeses like provolone or Monterey Jack if preferred.
- For extra flavor, sprinkle some fresh parsley or additional Italian seasoning after baking.
Keywords: pull-apart bread, cheesy garlic bread, holiday appetizer, Christmas bread, mozzarella bread, festive recipe
