Description
Easy Recipes Cheesy Spécial occasion Tree Bread is a festive and delightful appetizer that is sure to impress your guests during holiday gatherings. This pull-apart bread features a warm, gooey cheese filling that is easy to prepare and fun to serve. Its unique Spécial occasion tree shape adds charm to any table setting, making it a visually appealing addition to your festive spread. With just 20 minutes of prep time, this cheesy bread is perfect for busy hosts looking to create an unforgettable experience without the stress. Pair it with marinara sauce for dipping, and watch it disappear in no time!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tube refrigerated pizza dough (or crescent dough sheet)
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, shredded mozzarella, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning until smooth.
- Unroll the pizza dough on a clean surface and cut into 32 equal squares.
- Place about 1 teaspoon of the cheese filling in the center of each square.
- Fold each square around its filling, pinching tightly to seal and form small balls.
- Arrange the balls seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet in a Spécial occasion tree shape.
- Brush the tops with beaten egg and bake for 16-18 minutes or until golden brown.
- Optionally garnish with parsley or parmesan before serving warm with marinara sauce.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pieces (approximately 80g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 430mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 35mg