Description
Spinach and Cheese Pull Apart Christmas Tree Bread is a festive and delightful dish perfect for holiday gatherings. With its flaky layers and gooey cheese filling, this eye-catching centerpiece not only brings joy to the table but also creates cherished memories with family and friends. Easy to prepare, this recipe combines fresh spinach, rich cheeses, and aromatic herbs into a fun and interactive treat that everyone will love tearing apart.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb refrigerated pizza dough
- 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
- 1 cup ricotta cheese (whole milk)
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 egg + 1 tbsp water (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Wash and chop the spinach.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté minced garlic until fragrant, then add chopped spinach and cook until wilted (about 3 minutes).
- In a bowl, mix ricotta, mozzarella, Parmesan, sautéed spinach, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Roll out the pizza dough into a rectangle on a floured surface. Cut into triangles or squares.
- Layer the dough pieces with spoonfuls of the cheese mixture in between to form a tree shape on a baking sheet.
- Whisk together egg and water; brush over the assembled bread for a golden finish.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg