Christmas Tree Pull Apart Garlic Bread

Looking for a fun and festive bread recipe to serve at Christmas dinner? This Christmas Tree Pull Apart Garlic Bread is as pretty as it is delicious!

Soft, buttery bread pieces are arranged in the shape of a Christmas tree, brushed with garlic butter, and sprinkled with Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley.

Once baked, everyone can pull off their own little piece of warm, cheesy garlic bread.

This easy Christmas bread makes a beautiful addition to your holiday dinner table. Serve it alongside your favorite pasta, soup, or Christmas dinner, or set it out as a fun holiday appetizer.

Why You’ll Love This Christmas Tree Garlic Bread

• Festive presentation: Shaped like a Christmas tree, it’s perfect for holiday gatherings.
• Easy to make: Simple ingredients come together to make a beautiful holiday bread.
• Great for sharing: Everyone can pull off a piece without needing to slice the bread.
• Full of flavor: Garlic, butter, Parmesan, and parsley make every bite delicious.

Ingredients

For the Bread

• 2 cans refrigerated biscuit dough (about 16 biscuits total)
• 1/4 cup butter, melted
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
• 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

For Serving

• 2 tablespoons melted butter
• 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
• Fresh parsley, chopped
• Marinara sauce or warm pizza sauce for dipping (optional)

Instructions

1. Prepare the Dough

Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.

Open the biscuit dough and separate the biscuits. Cut each biscuit into quarters.

Roll each piece of dough into a small ball.

2. Arrange the Christmas Tree

Arrange the dough balls on the prepared baking sheet in the shape of a Christmas tree.

Start with one ball at the top, then add two balls in the next row, three in the next row, and continue widening the rows until you have a tree shape.

Use a few extra dough balls at the bottom to make the tree trunk.

Leave a little space between the dough balls so they have room to expand as they bake.

3. Make the Garlic Butter

In a small bowl, combine the melted butter, minced garlic, Parmesan cheese, parsley, Italian seasoning, and salt.

Stir until everything is well combined.

4. Brush with Garlic Butter

Brush the garlic butter mixture generously over the dough balls, making sure to cover the tops and sides.

Sprinkle a little additional Parmesan cheese over the top.

5. Bake

Bake for 18–22 minutes, or until the bread is puffed and golden brown and the centers are cooked through.

If the tops begin browning too quickly, loosely cover the bread with foil for the last few minutes of baking.

6. Add the Finishing Touches

Remove the bread from the oven and brush with a little additional melted butter.

Sprinkle with fresh parsley and Parmesan cheese.

Serve warm!

Tips for Making Christmas Tree Pull Apart Bread

Use parchment paper. This makes it much easier to remove the bread from the baking sheet without pulling the pieces apart.

Leave room between the dough balls. The dough will expand as it bakes. Leave just a little space between each piece so the bread can rise and still connect.

Don’t skip the extra butter. Brushing the finished bread with melted butter gives it a delicious shine and extra garlic flavor.

Make it cheesy. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella or additional Parmesan cheese over the bread during the last few minutes of baking.

Add a festive garnish. Fresh parsley gives the bread a pretty green color. You can also add a few small pieces of red bell pepper for a little Christmas color.

Can You Make Christmas Tree Garlic Bread Ahead of Time?

You can prepare the dough balls and arrange them in the Christmas tree shape a few hours ahead of time.

Cover the unbaked dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate until you’re ready to bake. Brush with the garlic butter just before baking.

For the best texture, bake shortly before serving.

What to Serve with Christmas Tree Garlic Bread

This festive garlic bread is delicious served with just about any holiday meal.

Try serving it with:

• Christmas lasagna or baked pasta
• Spaghetti and meatballs
• Homemade tomato soup
• Italian wedding soup
• A holiday appetizer platter
• Your favorite Christmas dinner casserole

It’s also delicious served with a small bowl of warm marinara sauce for dipping.

More Homemade Bread and Roll Recipes

If you enjoy making homemade bread, here are a few more recipes from Creative Homemaking you might like:

• Pull Apart Garlic Bread – Another delicious garlic bread recipe that’s perfect for serving with dinner.
• Easy No Knead Dinner Rolls – Soft homemade dinner rolls that don’t require any kneading.
• Homemade Pretzel Rolls – Soft, chewy rolls with a golden pretzel crust.
• Homemade Hawaiian Sweet Rolls – Sweet, fluffy rolls that are perfect for holiday dinners.
• Easy Homemade Cinnamon Rolls – A favorite homemade breakfast treat.

This Christmas Tree Pull Apart Garlic Bread is such a fun way to dress up your holiday dinner table. It’s easy to make, full of buttery garlic flavor, and everyone will love pulling off their own warm piece.

Make one for your Christmas dinner this year, or serve it as a festive appetizer at your next holiday gathering!

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