Easy Christmas Tree Bread Recipe (2024)

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One way to stay on budget during the holiday season (and keep stress to a minimum) is to start planning early. By figuring out what you need to purchase well in advance, you can be on the lookout for sales and coupons as well as buy items over time. With that in mind, I always start working on my holiday menu early. This allows me to save money, feel more organized, and discover and try new recipes. One recipe that will definitely be a part of my holiday meal this year is this Christmas tree bread recipe.

If bread is a staple at your holiday meals, I highly recommend giving this Christmas tree bread recipe a try. It’s a cute, easy, and tasty twist on regular old dinner rolls. The cheese, melted butter, and fresh herbs in this Christmas tree bread recipe form a mouth-watering combination that your guests won’t be able to resist!

This Christmas tree bread recipe also serves as a touch of decor for your gathering (since it looks like a Christmas tree). Although the Christmas tree bread recipe probably won’t hold its shape for long since your guests will be gobbling it up!

Want more holiday recipes like this Christmas tree bread recipe? Then follow Freebie Finding Mom’s Christmas Recipes Pinterest board.

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INGREDIENTS

Pizza dough (refrigerated or homemade)
3/4 block cream cheese
Provolone and mozzarella shredded cheese mix
1 garlic clove
1 teaspoon Italian spices
3 Tablespoons salted butter
Fresh herbs (ex. basil, thyme, and rosemary)
Marinara sauce for dipping (optional)

DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees.

2. Mix cream cheese, shredded cheese mix, and Italian spicestogether.

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3. Roll out dough and cut into 30-36 even pieces.

4. Place a 1/2 tablespoon of cheese mix into each dough piece.

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5. Roll each dough piece into a ball.

6. Grease a baking sheet.

7. Place six to seven balls in a row towards the bottom of the baking sheet (this is the bottom of your tree).

8. Build your tree, using one less ball for each row (to create a triangle shape) ending with one ball at the top.

9. Place 4 balls under the bottom row for the tree trunk.

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10. Melt butter and brush over tree.

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11.Cook for 25-30 minutes.

12. Wash and cut your herbs and mince with garlic clove.

13.Add herbs and garlic to remaining butter and drizzle onto tree.

Serve this Christmas tree bread recipe with a side of marinara or garlic butter for dipping and enjoy!

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Tip: If you want to use homemade pizza dough in this Christmas tree bread recipe, consider making the dough in advance and either freezing it or refrigerating it (depending on how far in advance you’re making it).

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Christmas Tree Bread

Prep Time: 30 minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes

Total Time: 1 hour

Tired of the same old dinner rolls at Christmas dinner? This year, knock the socks off of your friends and family with this impressive yet easy tasty Christmas Tree Bread recipe. This pull-apart bread idea for Christmas is loaded with ooey gooey cheese, coated with melted butter, and topped with fresh herbs. This Christmas tree bread is a mouthwatering combination your guests won’t be able to resist!

Ingredients

  • Pizza dough (refrigerated or homemade)
  • 3/4 block cream cheese
  • Provolone and mozzarella shredded cheese mix
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 1 teaspoon Italian spices
  • 3 Tablespoons salted butter
  • Fresh herbs (ex. basil, thyme, and rosemary)
  • Marinara sauce for dipping (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
  2. Mix cream cheese, shredded cheese mix, and Italian spicestogether.
  3. Roll out dough and cut into 30-36 even pieces.
  4. Place a 1/2 tablespoon of cheese mix into each dough piece.
  5. Roll each dough piece into a ball.
  6. Grease a baking sheet.
  7. Place six to seven balls in a row towards the bottom of the baking sheet (this is the bottom of your Christmas tree bread).
  8. Build your tasty Christmas tree bread by using one less ball for each row (to create a triangle shape) and ending with one ball at the top.
  9. Place 4 balls under the bottom row for the tree trunk.
  10. Melt butter and brush over Christmas tree cheese bread.
  11. Cook for 25-30 minutes.
  12. Wash and cut your herbs and mince with garlic clove.
  13. Add herbs and garlic to remaining butter and drizzle onto Christmas tree bread.
  14. Serve and enjoy this tasty Christmas tree bread!

Notes

Tip: If you want to use homemade pizza dough in this Christmas tree bread recipe, consider making the dough in advance and either freezing it or refrigerating it (depending on how far in advance you’re making it).

About Kelli

Kelli Bhattacharjee is the owner of Freebie Finding Mom. When she's not goofing around with her son, she's busy blogging, or just hanging out with the family which usually involves listening to music too loud and having dance parties.

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  1. Carolyn Talley says

    I'”m making these for my Christmas Dinner this year…Who don’t love cheese and bread!!!!

    Reply

    • Kelli says

      Hope you loved it, Caroyln! 🙂

      Reply

      • Donna Brown says

        My family loved it and requested it for this year

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  2. Jeannie says

    I made this last Christmas and it was a huge hit. It will now be part of our annual Christmas dinner! Thank you for the recipe.

    Reply

    • Kelli says

      So glad to hear it, Jeannie. Thanks for sharing. 🙂 Kelli

      Reply

  3. Maria says

    Hi. How much of the provolone/mozzarella mix do you use?

    Reply

  4. Anna says

    Can I make this the night before?

    Reply

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Easy Christmas Tree Bread Recipe (2024)

FAQs

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If your tree is too big for your space, you can try removing some lower branches, to create a narrower tree. You can also see off the base of the tree to make it shorter.

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Quick breads are prepared by the blending-, creaming-, or biscuit-method which determines the final texture and crumb of the finished product. The blending-method, also known as the muffin-method, combines the wet ingredients in one bowl and dry ingredients in a second bowl before mixing together.

Is a 7ft Christmas tree big? ›

A 7ft Christmas tree can be a great option for those who have enough floor space and a high enough ceiling. However, it may not be the best choice for everyone. For those who live in apartments or shared houses, a smaller tree may be more appropriate.

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If you have a standard ceiling height of around 8 feet, a 6ft or 7ft Christmas tree would be a great option. The height of your tree will also depend on the size of your room and how much space you have available. If you have a smaller room, a 6ft tree would be ideal as it will not take up too much space.

What is the size of a standard Christmas tree? ›

Standard: Standard Christmas trees are the most common size and range from 7'–7.5' tall, fitting nicely in most homes with ceilings of about 9'. Standard Christmas trees offer plenty of space for decorating without requiring the use of a ladder or too much reaching.

Should Christmas tree be in living room or family room? ›

“The living room works well because it is centrally located for maximum exposure but isn't a high-traffic area.” Because you're sharing your tree with the neighborhood, you should also be mindful of potential blank spots as you're decorating.

Where is the best place to put a Christmas tree in an apartment? ›

Now, where to put a Christmas tree in apartments. Depending on the size of your apartment, you can place a narrow tree in a corner of a favorite room or a miniature tree (or several miniature trees) on a table.

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While there is nothing wrong with wanting to bring the holiday spirit into your home, too many decorations can create visual clutter and take away from the overall aesthetic of your space.

How do you make a Christmas tree room? ›

Make your tree a focal point of the room

If you have the floor space, embrace it and make the tree a focal point in your living room. Move furniture to other areas of the house if needs be, but if not have it central, perhaps next to a fireplace to really transform your space and get in the festive spirit.

What are the 7 stages of bread making? ›

It consists of a series of steps including mixing, fermentation, makeup, proofing, baking, cooling, slicing and packaging.

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