Pull-Apart Cheesy Garlic Knots Christmas Tree
Imagine garlic knots meet mozzarella sticks... this is an easy appetizer festive for Christmas dinner and delicious for the whole family!
PREP:
20
MINS
HOURS
COOK:
15
MINS
HOURS
TOTAL:
35
Ingredients
Servings: 8-10
- 1 lb. Refridgerated Pizza Dough
- 1 Egg, beaten
- 2 7-oz. BUF Creamery Mozzarella Di Bufala Ovoline
- ¼ cup Melted Butter
- 1/3 cup Olive Oil
- 1/3 cup Finely Grated Parmesan
- 3 Garlic Cloves, finely minced
- 2 tbsp. Freshly Chopped Basil
- 2 tbsp. Freshly Chopped Parsley
- Salt & Black Pepper, to taste
- Marinara Sauce, for dipping sauce
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450F. Line a large, rimmed baking pan with parchment paper.
- Slice the mozzarella into 1” pieces.
- On a floured surface, divide the pizza dough into 22-25 pieces, depending on how big you want your Christmas tree shape.
- Wrap a dough piece around each piece of mozzarella, sealing together the ends and rolling in between the palm of your hands to seal tightly.
- Place the stuffed dough balls in a Christmas-tree shape on the prepared pan.
- Brush with the egg wash.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, until golden brown on top.
- In a large bowl, combine the melted butter, olive oil, grated parmesan, chopped basil, parsley, and minced garlic. Mix well. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Brush on the warm mozzarella-stuffed rolls and enjoy warm with marinara sauce!
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