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Easy Recipes Cheesy Tree Bread is a delightful and festive appetizer that will bring cheer to your holiday gatherings. This pull-apart cheesy bread is not only visually stunning with its creative tree shape but also bursting with flavor thanks to a rich combination of cream cheese and mozzarella. Perfect for sharing, this dish encourages interaction among guests, making it an ideal choice for family dinners or holiday parties. Serve it warm with marinara sauce for a classic touch, or get creative with dips like garlic butter or pesto. This recipe is simple enough for cooks of all levels and sure to impress everyone at the table.

Ingredients

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1 tube refrigerated pizza dough (or crescent dough sheet)
4 oz cream cheese, softened
1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
Marinara or pizza sauce (for dipping)

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Instructions

Preheat your oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, mozzarella cheese, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning until well blended.
Unroll the pizza dough on a clean surface and cut it into 32 equal squares.
Place about 1 teaspoon of cheese filling in the center of each square and fold them into small balls, sealing tightly.
Arrange the sealed balls on the prepared baking sheet in a tree shape.
Brush the tops lightly with a beaten egg for a golden finish.
Bake for 16-18 minutes or until golden brown and puffed up.
Optional: Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 18 minutes
Category: Appetizer
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 80
Sugar: 1g
Sodium: 210mg
Fat: 4g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Unsaturated Fat: 2g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 8g
Fiber: <1g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 10mg