Cheesy Pesto Christmas Tree Pull-Apart Bread: The Best Holiday Treat
A festive and delicious pull-apart bread shaped like a Christmas tree, filled with cheesy pesto goodness, perfect for holiday gatherings.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 loaf pre-made bread dough
- 1 cup pesto sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Roll out the bread dough and cut it into star-shaped pieces.
- Spread pesto sauce on each piece and sprinkle with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
- Stack the pieces to form a Christmas tree shape on a baking sheet.
- Brush with beaten egg, then sprinkle with garlic powder and Italian seasoning.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add red pepper flakes to the pesto.
- Make sure not to overbake to keep the bread soft.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Cheesy Pesto, Pull-Apart Bread, Christmas Treat, Holiday Recipe