Description
Christmas Tree Spinach Dip Breadsticks are festive, warm, and irresistibly cheesy—a holiday appetizer that folds a creamy spinach dip into a golden, tree-shaped bread centerpiece.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cans refrigerated pizza dough or crescent dough sheets
- 1 cup frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella
- ½ cup grated parmesan
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp melted butter
- Parsley or basil for garnish
- Marinara sauce for dipping (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix spinach, cream cheese, mozzarella, parmesan, garlic, onion powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper until creamy.
- Roll out one sheet of dough onto the baking sheet. Spread the spinach dip evenly, leaving a small border around the edges.
- Place the second sheet of dough on top and press gently to seal.
- Using a sharp knife, cut the dough into a large Christmas tree shape.
- Cut horizontal strips on both sides of the tree trunk, leaving the center intact.
- Twist each strip 1–2 times to make “tree branches.”
- Brush the entire tree with melted butter.
- Bake for 22–25 minutes or until golden brown and puffed.
- Garnish with parsley or basil and serve warm with marinara sauce.
Notes
- You can use two sheets of dough as described to create a full tree shape.
- For a lighter version, use part-skim mozzarella and reduced-fat cream cheese.
- For gluten-free diets, substitute a gluten-free dough if available (note: this may affect texture).
- Serve with marinara sauce or your favorite dipping sauce for extra flavor.
- Leftovers can be reheated in a 350°F (175°C) oven for a few minutes until warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tree breadstick (about 70 g)
- Calories: Approximately 190 kcal
- Sugar: Approximately 2 g
- Sodium: Approximately 520 mg
- Fat: Approximately 9 g
- Saturated Fat: Approximately 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approximately 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: Approximately 25 g
- Fiber: Approximately 2 g
- Protein: Approximately 9 g
- Cholesterol: Approximately 40 mg
Keywords: Christmas Tree Spinach Dip Breadsticks, spinach dip breadsticks, holiday appetizer, Christmas appetizer, cheesy breadsticks, festive party snack