How long can cheesy bread stay out?

It’s best to serve and eat within two hours at room temperature. After that, store in the fridge.

Is Brazilian cheese bread supposed to be gooey in the middle?

Yes, that style is naturally chewy and gooey inside due to tapioca flour. This recipe, however, uses pizza dough for a fluffier texture.

Does cheese bread need to go in the fridge?

Yes, leftovers should be refrigerated in a sealed container to keep them safe and fresh.

What temperature for cheesy bread?

Bake at 400°F for 16–18 minutes until golden. For frozen dough balls, bake at 350°F for 20 minutes after thawing.

Cheesy Christmas Tree Bread | Amazing Holiday Appetizer

Description

Cheesy Christmas Tree Bread is a festive pull-apart appetizer with gooey mozzarella, buttery garlic herb topping, and a fun holiday shape. Perfect for sharing at Christmas dinners and parties.

Ingredients

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13 oz refrigerated pizza dough

6–7 mozzarella cheese sticks (cut into 30 pieces)

1 large egg + 1 tbsp water (for egg wash)

3 tbsp butter, melted

1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese, divided

1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

1/2 tbsp chopped fresh rosemary

1/2 tbsp chopped fresh basil

1 garlic clove, grated

Marinara sauce, pizza sauce, or pesto (for dipping)

Parchment paper (for baking sheet)

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Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. Cut the pizza dough into 30 equal squares.

3. Slice mozzarella sticks into 30 one-inch pieces.

4. Place one piece of cheese in each dough square and roll into a ball, sealing tightly.

5. Arrange dough balls seam-side down on baking sheet in a Christmas tree shape so they touch slightly.

6. Mix egg with water and brush over dough balls.

7. Bake for 16–18 minutes until golden brown.

8. Melt butter and combine with half the parmesan, garlic, parsley, rosemary, and basil.

9. Brush baked bread with garlic herb butter.

10. Sprinkle with remaining parmesan.

11. Serve warm with marinara, pizza sauce, or pesto for dipping.

Notes

To make ahead, prepare and fill dough balls but skip egg wash.

Freeze on a lined baking sheet for 2–2.5 hours, then transfer to a freezer bag.

Thaw at room temperature for about 45 minutes before baking.

After thawing, arrange into a tree, brush with egg wash, and bake at 350°F for 20 minutes.

Do not apply egg wash before freezing.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 16–18 minutes
Category: Appetizer
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 piece
Calories: Not Provided
Sugar: Not Provided
Sodium: Not Provided
Fat: Not Provided
Saturated Fat: Not Provided
Unsaturated Fat: Not Provided
Trans Fat: Not Provided
Carbohydrates: Not Provided
Fiber: Not Provided
Protein: Not Provided
Cholesterol: Not Provided