Description

A festive, pull-apart breadstick appetizer shaped like a Christmas tree, stuffed with creamy spinach dip, and baked to perfection.

Ingredients

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For the Breadsticks:

1 can refrigerated pizza dough
1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
2 tbsp melted butter
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp dried Italian seasoning
Grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

For the Spinach Dip Filling:

1 cup frozen spinach, thawed and drained
4 oz cream cheese, softened
½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tsp garlic powder
¼ tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Salt and pepper to taste

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Instructions

Set the oven temperature to 350 degrees.
In a bowl, beat the cream cheese and spinach together. Add the parmesan cheese, mozzarella cheese, Italian seasoning, pepper, garlic, salt, onion powder, and chili powder. Beat until smooth.
Unroll the pizza crust onto a piece of parchment paper to form the shape of a Christmas tree. Using a pizza cutter, cut it into two smaller triangles and one bigger tree-shaped triangle. To make a second triangle of dough the same shape as the first, move the smaller triangles on a second sheet of parchment paper so that their straight edges touch.
Cover the second triangle you created with the spinach dip. Flip the first triangle over to create layers of pizza crust with spinach dip in between.
At this point, you will cut, leaving the center intact by approximately an inch. Cut roughly every inch from the center to the side on the left and right to make slices.
Take each “slice” and turn it upside down. You will only twist halfway around at the top, where they are short. At the bottom, where they are longer, you can perform two or three complete twists.
Bake for 30 to 35 minutes until the bottom is cooked and the top is golden brown. Don’t overcook.
Brush the breadsticks with melted butter, mix the seasoning and garlic salt, and serve warm.

Notes

Christmas Tree Spinach Dip Breadsticks add a fun, flavorful, and festive touch to your holiday spread. Store-bought pizza dough makes it easy to shape and decorate while allowing for creativity.

Tips to elevate your dish:

Shape with Care: Start with a clear tree outline and add dough balls from top to bottom for symmetry.
Customize: Try cheeses like Gruyère or smoked cheddar, and add extras like sun-dried tomatoes or caramelized onions for flavor.
Garnish Festively: Use fresh herbs or dots with pimentos or cherry tomatoes for a decorative touch.

This versatile recipe is perfect as an appetizer or shareable centerpiece. Enjoy and let your Christmas Tree Breadsticks shine on the holiday table! 🎄

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: baking
Method: Mixing
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1
Calories: 220 kcal
Sugar: 4g
Fat: 9g
Carbohydrates: 30g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 6g