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A festive arrangement of golden brown cheese-stuffed bread bites shaped like a Christmas tree on a white ceramic plate, placed on a clean white marble countertop. The warm bread is brushed with melted butter and sprinkled with Italian seasoning, garlic powder, fresh parsley, and grated parmesan cheese. A small bowl of rich marinara sauce is placed beside the plate for dipping, adding a vibrant red contrast. The presentation is minimal and elegant, highlighting the cheesy, buttery goodness of the dish, making it perfect for a holiday celebration.

Cheesy Pull-Apart Christmas Bread Recipe

This Cheesy Pull-Apart Christmas Bread is a festive, golden-brown delight filled with gooey mozzarella. Soft, buttery, and seasoned to perfection, it's the ultimate holiday appetizer everyone will love!
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Italian- American
Servings 8
Calories 265 kcal

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Sharp knife
  • Pastry brush
  • Small mixing bowl

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound prepared pizza dough
  • 8 mozzarella cheese sticks
  • 1 ½ teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 2 tablespoons butter melted
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup marinara sauce for serving

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Cut the mozzarella sticks into small cubes and divide the pizza dough into equal pieces.
    A top-down view of a white marble countertop featuring a wooden cutting board with mozzarella cheese sticks being cut into small cubes using a sharp knife. Beside it, a ball of pizza dough is divided into equal portions, ready for shaping. The setup is minimal and organized, showing the essential steps of preparation with a clean and inviting aesthetic.
  • Wrap each cheese cube inside a piece of dough, rolling it into a smooth ball.
    A top-down view of a white marble countertop where small pieces of pizza dough are being carefully wrapped around mozzarella cheese cubes to create smooth, round dough balls. A hand is seen rolling the dough between the palms, ensuring a tight seal around the cheese. A parchment-lined baking sheet is placed nearby, ready to hold the prepared dough balls. The setup remains simple and focused on the careful assembly process.
  • Arrange the dough balls in a Christmas tree shape on the baking sheet.
    A top-down view of a parchment-lined baking sheet on a white marble countertop, featuring neatly arranged cheese-stuffed dough balls forming a festive Christmas tree shape. The dough balls are evenly spaced and aligned for a visually appealing presentation before baking. The simple and clean setup emphasizes the holiday-inspired shape of the dish.
  • Whisk the egg and water together, then brush the dough balls with the egg wash.
    A top-down view of a hand using a pastry brush to coat the freshly baked golden brown bread bites with melted butter. The bread is then generously sprinkled with Italian seasoning, garlic powder, grated parmesan cheese, and finely chopped fresh parsley for added flavor. The Christmas tree-shaped bread arrangement sits on a white marble countertop, looking festive and flavorful, ready for serving.
  • Bake for 18-20 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.
    Close-up shot of golden brown Cheesy Pull-Apart Christmas Bread freshly baked on the parchment-lined baking sheet over the white marble cooktop.
  • Brush the warm bread with melted butter, then sprinkle with Italian seasoning, garlic powder, parmesan, and fresh parsley.
  • Serve warm with marinara sauce for dipping. Enjoy!
    A top-down view of a white plate holding a festive arrangement of warm, buttery cheese-stuffed bread bites, shaped like a Christmas tree. A small bowl of marinara sauce is placed beside the bread for dipping, adding a rich, vibrant red contrast. The bread is golden brown, seasoned with Italian herbs, garlic powder, fresh parsley, and parmesan cheese. The simple white marble countertop ensures a clean, inviting presentation, making the dish perfect for a holiday appetizer.