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Pull-Apart Cheesy Garlic Christmas Tree Bread

Pull-Apart Cheesy Garlic Christmas Tree Bread
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This Pull-Apart Cheesy Garlic Christmas Tree Bread is a festive and delicious appetizer perfect for holiday gatherings. It features soft, buttery garlic layers, melted mozzarella and parmesan cheeses, fresh herbs, and is shaped like a Christmas tree for a fun and interactive eating experience. Easy to prepare and customizable with different herbs, cheeses, and toppings, this bread is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.

Ingredients

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Dough

  • 1 store-bought or homemade pizza dough (enough to form a large rectangle)

Garlic Butter Spread

  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
  • 3–4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper

Cheese and Herbs

  • 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

  1. Prepare Your Dough: Roll out your pizza dough into a large rectangle on a lightly floured surface. Make sure it’s an even thickness so the bread bakes uniformly and holds the Christmas tree shape well.
  2. Spread the Garlic Butter: Mix softened butter, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper together. Spread this garlicky butter evenly all over the dough, ensuring every layer will be bursting with flavor.
  3. Layer the Cheeses: Sprinkle shredded mozzarella and parmesan generously over the buttered dough, then add fresh parsley for color and freshness. This cheese layer is the heart of the pull-apart cheesy goodness.
  4. Shape the Christmas Tree: Carefully roll the dough into a log, then slice the log into even pieces about 1 to 2 inches thick. Arrange the slices in a triangular Christmas tree shape on a baking sheet or parchment paper.
  5. Bake and Serve Warm: Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for about 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and the cheese is bubbly. Serve warm so everyone can pull apart layers of cheesy, garlicky bread.

Notes

  • Dough Temperature: Let the dough come to room temperature before rolling for easier shaping.
  • Even Slices: Use a sharp knife and steady hands to cut uniform slices for a professional look.
  • Butter Temperature: Make sure the butter is soft but not melted to spread evenly without soaking the dough.
  • Don’t Overbake: Keep an eye on the bread in the last minutes to avoid overly crisp edges and maintain soft pull-apart layers.
  • Fresh Garlic: Using freshly minced garlic maximizes flavor impact over powdered substitutes.

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Keywords: Pull-apart bread, cheesy garlic bread, Christmas tree bread, holiday appetizer, festive bread, garlic butter bread, mozzarella bread, parmesan bread

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