Description
A festive and delicious garlic bread shaped like a Christmas tree, perfect for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 loaf of bread (preferably a round or oval shape)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, mix melted butter, minced garlic, parsley, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Cut the loaf of bread into a tree shape, making sure not to cut all the way through.
- Brush the garlic butter mixture generously over the bread, ensuring it seeps into the cuts.
- Stuff the cheese into the cuts of the bread.
- Wrap the bread in aluminum foil and bake for 15 minutes.
- Unwrap the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Remove from the oven and let it cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add red pepper flakes to the garlic butter mixture.
- Serve with marinara sauce for dipping.
- Can be made ahead of time and baked just before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Pull-Apart Christmas Tree Garlic Bread, holiday appetizer, garlic bread, Christmas recipes