Cheese-Stuffed Christmas Tree Bread

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Saramin (@678sarin)

A festive and cheesy bread shaped like a Christmas tree, perfect for holiday gatherings.

Prep Time
20min
Cook Time
35min
Total Time
55min
Cheese-Stuffed Christmas Tree Bread recipe

Ingredients

8 Servings
(1 serving = 1 piece)

Cheese and Dough

  • 4piece
    String Cheese mozzarella cheese sticks
  • 4piece
    Cheddar Cheese Sticks
  • 4piece
    Pepper Jack Cheese Sticks
  • 2can
    Grands Homestyle Biscuits

Toppings

  • 2tbsp
    Butter
  • 1tsp
    Garlic Powder
  • 8piece
    Cherry Tomatoes
  • 2tbsp
    Parsley
  • 1/2cup
    Mozzarella Cheese
  • 6piece
    Pretzel Sticks

How to make Cheese-Stuffed Christmas Tree Bread

Preparation

  1. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

  2. Cut the cheddar, pepper jack, and string cheese sticks into 4 equal-sized pieces.

    Step 1.1: Cut the cheddar, pepper jack, and string cheese sticks into 4 equal-sized pieces
  3. Open both cans of biscuits, split each biscuit in half, and slightly flatten each half. Place 2 cheese cubes in the center of each piece of dough.

    Step 1.1: Open both cans of biscuits, split each biscuit in half, and slightly flatten each half
  4. Pinch each biscuit half up to the center and roll it into a ball.

    Step 1.1: Pinch each biscuit half up to the center and roll it into a ball

Assembly

  1. Arrange the dough balls into a large triangle on the baking sheet, starting with 7 balls at the base.

    Step 2.1: Arrange the dough balls into a large triangle on the baking sheet, starting with 7 balls at the base
  2. Continue with 6 balls in the next row, 5 in the third row, and so on, until you have one ball at the top.

    Step 2.1: Continue with 6 balls in the next row, 5 in the third row, and so on, until you have one ball at the top
  3. Melt the butter and mix in the garlic powder. Brush the melted butter mixture over the entire tree.

  4. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese and parsley over the tree. Distribute cherry tomatoes evenly on the bread tree.

    Step 2.1: Sprinkle mozzarella cheese and parsley over the tree

Baking

  1. Bake the tree for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown.

  2. Place the pretzel sticks at the bottom to make the tree trunk.

  3. Serve immediately with spinach dip, ranch dressing, pizza sauce, or marinara sauce.

    Step 3.1: Serve immediately with spinach dip, ranch dressing, pizza sauce, or marinara sauce

Tips & Tricks

  1. Use sun-dried tomatoes for a different flavor.

  2. Homemade pizza dough can be used instead of biscuit dough for a different texture.

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My name is Saramin is a culinary enthusiast with a flair for transforming everyday ingredients into delightful, flavour-packed dishes. Passionate about home cooking, Sarin specializes...