Cheesy Artichoke and Spinach Christmas Tree Pull-Apart is a festive, crowd-pleasing appetizer made with thawed bread dough, creamy spinach-artichoke filling, and melted mozzarella — shaped like a Christmas tree and perfect for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
• 1 loaf frozen bread dough, thawed
• 1 cup artichoke hearts, chopped
• 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
• 1 cup cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 egg (for egg wash)
• Fresh parsley, for garnishCook Mode Prevent your screen from going dark
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, combine artichoke hearts, spinach, cream cheese, mozzarella, Parmesan, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
3. Divide dough into 32 pieces. Flatten each piece, fill with 1 tsp of filling, and pinch to seal into a ball.
4. Arrange filled dough balls on the baking sheet in the shape of a Christmas tree.
5. Brush all over with beaten egg.
6. Bake for 22–25 minutes until golden brown and bubbling.
7. Remove from oven, let cool 5 minutes, and garnish with chopped fresh parsley.
8. Serve warm with optional marinara or dip of choice.
Notes
– You can prepare the filled dough balls a few hours ahead — just refrigerate until ready to bake.
– Frozen or canned spinach may be used, but be sure to squeeze out excess moisture.
– Add chopped bacon or cooked sausage to the filling for a meaty version.
– Reheat leftovers in a 350°F oven for 8–10 minutes for best results.
– Avoid microwaving leftovers, as the bread may become rubbery.
- Prep Time:Â 20
- Cook Time:Â 25
- Method:Â Baking
- Cuisine:Â American
