Description
Cheesy Christmas Tree Bread is a festive and whimsical centerpiece that will delight your guests at any holiday gathering. This delightful bread combines the gooey goodness of mozzarella cheese with aromatic herbs, all shaped into a charming Christmas tree. Perfect for sharing, it’s not only fun to make but also scrumptious to eat, making it an ideal addition to your seasonal festivities.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb pizza dough
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface into a large triangle shape. Cut smaller triangles along the sides to create branches.
- Sprinkle mozzarella, Parmesan, garlic powder, and chopped basil over the center of the dough.
- Fold edges toward the center to form a tree shape, pinching at the top. Twist remaining dough pieces for decoration.
- Beat the egg with a splash of water and brush over the shaped bread.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and bubbly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (85g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 60mg