Name: Spinach & Cheese Pull Apart Christmas Tree Bread
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Ingredients: 1 can Pillsbury pizza crust ((or any other refrigerated, ready to bake pizza dough)); 10 oz frozen chopped spinach (thawed and squeezed dry); 2 cloves garlic (minced); 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/2 teaspoon dried basil; 4 oz cream cheese (softened); 1/2 cup parmesan (grated or shredded); 1 cup mozzarella (shredded); 2 tablespoons salted butter; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

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This spinach and cheese pull apart Christmas tree bread is festive, cheesy and much easier to make than it looks!

Refrigerated pizza dough is filled with a creamy spinach, mozzarella and Parmesan mixture, shaped into a Christmas tree and baked until golden brown. A little garlic butter brushed over the top makes it even better.

Serve it warm with marinara sauce for an easy Christmas appetizer, holiday party snack or festive side dish.

A Fun Christmas Appetizer

My family decided to make pasta for Christmas dinner one year, and of course, pasta needs good bread to go with it.

While looking for a festive holiday bread, I found the Christmas Tree Spinach Dip Breadsticks recipe from It’s Always Autumn. It was easy, delicious and such a fun addition to the table.

My fiancé and kids devoured it, so I knew I wanted to make it again. I tweaked the recipe slightly to make this spinach and cheese pull apart Christmas tree bread.

It looks impressive on a holiday table, but using refrigerated pizza dough keeps it surprisingly simple.

If you’re serving this Christmas tree pull apart bread at a holiday party, festive decorations can make the table feel even more special. A personalized neon sign is a fun way to add a custom touch to your Christmas gathering, whether you use your family name, a holiday phrase or another design that fits your celebration.

Why You’ll Love This Christmas Tree Bread

Festive enough for a Christmas party
Made with refrigerated pizza dough
Filled with spinach and plenty of cheese
Easy to pull apart and share
Delicious served warm with marinara sauce
Vegetarian

If you’re putting together a holiday spread, this bread pairs well with other easy appetizers and finger foods, making it a great addition to a Christmas party or family gathering.

How to Make Spinach & Cheese Pull Apart Christmas Tree Bread

Ingredients:

1 can Pillsbury pizza crust, or any other refrigerated, ready-to-bake pizza dough
10 oz frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
2 cloves of garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon of salt
1/2 teaspoon of dried basil
1/2 teaspoon of dried oregano
4 oz cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated or shredded
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
2 tablespoons salted butter, melted
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

Step 1: Preheat the Oven

Preheat the oven to 400°F.

Step 2: Make the Spinach and Cheese Filling

Add the spinach, cream cheese, minced garlic, salt, basil and oregano to a bowl. Mix until completely combined, then stir in the Parmesan and mozzarella cheeses. Set the mixture aside.

Step 3: Shape the First Triangle

Unroll the pizza dough onto a sheet pan lined with parchment paper. Cut the dough into a large triangle. Kitchen shears work well for this, but you can also use a pizza cutter or knife.

Step 4: Make the Top Layer

Remove the two outer pieces of dough and place them side by side to create a second triangle.

This will become the top of the Christmas tree.

Pinch the seam together well. Don’t worry if the dough stretches a little while you work with it.

Step 5: Add the Filling

Cut the bottom of the first triangle to create the tree trunk.

Spread the spinach and cheese mixture evenly over the dough.

Step 6: Cover the Tree

Place the second triangle of dough over the filling, stretching it as needed to completely cover the tree.

Trim the bottom of the top triangle so it matches the tree trunk underneath.

Step 7: Cut and Twist the Branches

Using kitchen shears or a pizza cutter, cut slits along both sides of the tree.

Cut almost to the center, leaving a strip of dough uncut down the middle to hold the tree together.

Twist each strip 2–3 times to create the branches.

Step 8: Decorate the Tree

If desired, cut small shapes from the leftover dough and place them on top of the tree like ornaments.

Step 9: Bake and Add Garlic Butter

Bake on the bottom rack of the oven for 20 minutes, or until the top is golden brown. Check that the bottom is cooked through and golden brown as well. Mix the melted butter with the garlic powder, then brush it over the warm bread. Serve warm with your favorite marinara sauce. My favorite is Rao’s marinara. Enjoy!

What to Serve With Christmas Tree Pull Apart Bread

This bread works especially well as a Christmas appetizer, but you can also serve it alongside dinner.

Try it with:

Marinara sauce for dipping
Pasta
Lasagna
Soup
Salad
Other holiday appetizers

Can You Make Christmas Tree Bread Ahead of Time?

This bread is best served warm and fresh from the oven.

You can prepare the spinach and cheese filling ahead of time and keep it covered in the refrigerator until you’re ready to assemble the bread.

More Christmas Recipes

Add 3–4 of your most relevant Christmas recipes here rather than a long list. I’d prioritize other appetizers, festive snacks or easy holiday treats.

Try these other holiday recipes!