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Garlic Parmesan Christmas Tree Rolls

Delicious pull apart bread rolls stuffed with mozzarella cheese and arranged in a festive tree shape. Topped with garlic butter and herbs.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American, Italian
Servings 8
Calories 280 kcal

Equipment

  • Large Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • Pastry Brush
  • Pizza Cutter

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb refrigerated pizza dough (1 can)
  • 6 oz mozzarella cheese (cubed)
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter (melted)
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped)
  • 2 tbsp parmesan cheese (grated)
  • 1 cup marinara sauce (for serving)

Instructions
 

  • Heat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Cut Dough: Roll out the pizza dough. Cut it into 33 equal sized squares.
  • Fill: Place a cheese cube in the center of each square. Pinch the edges tightly to seal and roll into a ball.
  • Shape: Arrange the balls seam side down on the baking sheet in a tree shape. Start with 1 on top, then rows of 2, 3, 4, and 5. Use remaining balls for the trunk.
  • Bake: Bake for 15 to 17 minutes until deep golden brown.
  • Glaze: Mix melted butter, minced garlic, and parsley. Brush over hot rolls immediately.
  • Finish: Sprinkle with parmesan cheese and serve warm with marinara sauce.

Notes

Make sure you pinch the dough seams very tightly. If the seal is weak, the cheese will melt out onto the tray instead of staying inside the roll.
Keyword cheesy bread, Garlic Parmesan Christmas Tree Rolls, holiday appetizer