Christmas Tree Pull-Apart Bread

By ukiahgal67

Warm, melty, cheesy bread tree all decked out for the holidays! Fresh herbs on top and warm marinara sauce on the side complete this Christmas pull-apart.

Ingredients

• 1 (13.8 oz) can refrigerated artisan pizza dough with whole grain
• OR refrigerated regular pizza dough
• 4 ounces cream cheese
• 1 cup mozzarella or Italian blend cheese, shredded
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 clove garlic, finely minced
• 3 tablespoons each fresh basil and rosemary, chopped
• 1 cup warm marinara sauce for dipping

Details

Adapted from eclecticrecipes.com

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400°F.

Lay pizza dough on a work surface and stretch to a 10 x 15 inch size.

Using a pizza cutter, cut the dough into 36 equal squares.

In a small bow, combine cream cheese and shredded cheese. Mix well.

Add one tablespoon of the cheese mixture to each dough square.

Make a ball with the dough, sealing the edges.

Arrange filled balls on a cookie sheet in a Christmas tree form.

Bake 15 to 17 minutes, or until golden brown.

After removing pull-apart from the oven, brush with butter and sprinkle with chopped herbs.

Serve with marinara sauce.