Christmas Tree Pull Apart Bread

Create a festive appetizer with this easy Christmas tree pull apart bread, featuring biscuit dough stuffed with mozzarella and topped with a savory garlic butter.

Course Appetizer

Cuisine American

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 20

Total Time 40

Servings rolls

Calories 142kcal

Author Wanda Simone

Equipment

Large baking sheet (minimum size: 10 inches by 15 inches)
parchment paper
knife
cutting board
Microwave Safe Bowl for melting the butter
measuring spoons
mixing bowl
Pastry brush

Ingredients

2 packages (16.3 ounce - 8 count) refrigerated biscuits
8 sticks mozzarella string cheese, cut into quarters
¼ cup butter, melted
¼ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
½ Tablespoon Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon garlic powder

Instructions

Pre-heat the oven to 375℉.
Line the baking sheet with parchment paper.
Cut the biscuits in half, roll each half into a ball and flatten out into a circle.
2 packages (16.3 ounce - 8 count) refrigerated biscuits
Place 1 piece of mozzarella cheese in the middle of each biscuit circle.
8 sticks mozzarella string cheese,
Fold the biscuit dough up around the mozzarella cheese, pinch in the edges, and roll into a ball between your palms. Repeat for all of the biscuit halves and cheese.
Place the rolls on the baking sheet in the shape of a Christmas Tree.
Combine the melted butter, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning in a bowl.
¼ cup butter,, ¼ cup shredded Parmesan cheese, ½ Tablespoon Italian seasoning
, 1 teaspoon garlic powder
Use a pastry brush to brush the garlic butter over the rolls.
Bake for 18-23 minutes, or until rolls are golden and no longer doughy on the inside.
Serve hot.

Notes

These pull apart rolls taste best when served straight out of the oven, so bake them just before serving.
To make ahead, follow the directions up until the baking step. Cover and refrigerate for up to 24 hours. Then put them in the oven just before you are ready to serve.

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