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Christmas Tree Pull-Apart Bread

Mozzarella-stuffed biscuit balls arranged in a Christmas tree, drizzled with garlic herb butter and Parmesan, served with warm marinara. The holiday appetizer everyone fights over!
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Servings: 8 to 10 servings
Course: Appetizer
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cans cans refrigerated biscuit refrigerated biscuit doughough 16.3 oz each, 16 biscuits
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese divided
  • 1/2 cup butter 1 stick, melted
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup marinara sauce warmed, for dipping

Equipment

  • Large baking sheet
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment.
  2. Separate the biscuits and flatten each into a 3-inch round. Place 2 tbsp mozzarella in the center of each, pinch the dough closed, and roll into a ball.
  3. Arrange the balls seam-down in a Christmas tree shape on the sheet (rows of 1, 2, 3, 4, then a 2-ball trunk), using any extra balls as ornaments around the base.
  4. Stir the garlic and Italian seasoning into the melted butter and drizzle over the tree. Sprinkle with the Parmesan.
  5. Bake 20–25 minutes until deep golden and cooked through.
  6. Serve warm with the warmed marinara for dipping!

Notes

  • Arrange the balls seam-down in rows of 1, 2, 3, 4, then a 2-ball trunk; use extra balls as ornaments around the base.