Christmas Tree Pull-Apart Bread

Soft biscuit dough wrapped around melty mozzarella, shaped into a Christmas tree and brushed with garlic Parmesan butter. A fun, cheesy party appetizer for dipping.

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Prep Time 20

Cook Time 20

Total Time 40

Course Appetizer

Cuisine American

Servings 12 servings

Calories 230 kcal

Ingredients

Bread:

2 cans refrigerated large biscuits 16.3 oz each, 8 biscuits per can
8 oz low-moisture mozzarella cut into 32 small cubes

Garlic butter topping:

4 tbsp butter melted
2 cloves garlic minced
1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
1/4 cup grated Parmesan
2 tbsp fresh parsley finely chopped

For serving:

1 cup marinara sauce warmed, for dipping
cherry tomatoes and a small cheese star optional, for decorating

Instructions

Heat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
Cut each biscuit in half to make 32 pieces. Flatten each piece, place a cube of mozzarella in the middle and pinch the dough around it to seal. Roll into a ball.
Arrange the balls seam side down in a tree shape, touching each other: start with 1 ball at the top and add rows of 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 balls. Use the last 4 balls for the trunk.
Mix the melted butter, garlic and Italian seasoning. Brush over the dough, then sprinkle with Parmesan.
Bake for 18 to 22 minutes, until golden brown and cooked through in the center.
Brush with any remaining garlic butter, sprinkle with parsley and decorate with cherry tomato halves if you like. Serve warm with marinara for dipping.

Notes

Make ahead: Shape the tree up to 2 hours ahead, cover and refrigerate. Brush with butter and bake just before serving, adding 2 to 3 minutes.
Storage: Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours for up to 3 days.
Reheat: Warm at 350°F (175°C) for 6 to 8 minutes until the cheese melts again.
Variations: Use pizza dough instead of biscuits, add a mini pepperoni with each cheese cube, or stir pesto into the butter.

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