Description
Festive christmas tree spinach dip breadsticks combine holiday cheer with creamy, herbal flavors. Guests will love this elegant appetizer that brings Mediterranean warmth to winter gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 (8 ounces / 226 grams) package refrigerated crescent roll dough or pizza dough
- 1 cup spinach dip (store-bought or homemade)
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Garnish and Serving Ingredients:
- Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
- Marinara sauce (optional, for dipping)
Instructions
- Prepare the workspace by preheating the oven to 375F (190C) and lining a baking sheet with parchment paper or applying a light grease coating.
- Unfurl the crescent or pizza dough onto a floured surface, pressing seams together to create a seamless sheet. Carefully sculpt the dough into a triangular shape reminiscent of a festive Christmas tree.
- Generously spread spinach dip across the dough surface, maintaining a small border around the edges to prevent overflow. Liberally scatter mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses over the dip layer.
- Using a sharp knife or pizza cutter, carefully slice horizontal sections along both sides of the triangle, creating branch-like strips while keeping the central core intact.
- Delicately twist each strip, transforming them into textured branches and encapsulating the filling within the dough’s folds.
- Craft a flavor-enhancing mixture by combining melted butter with garlic powder and Italian seasoning. Meticulously brush this aromatic blend across the entire Christmas tree-shaped creation.
- Transfer the prepared dough to the prepared baking sheet and roast in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, monitoring until the surface achieves a golden-brown hue and the cheese melts completely.
- Allow the breadsticks to cool momentarily, then embellish with fresh parsley. Serve alongside marinara sauce for an ideal dipping experience.
Notes
- Dough Selection Opt for fresh, high-quality crescent or pizza dough to ensure a crispy, golden exterior and soft interior.
- Spinach Dip Modification Use homemade or store-bought spinach dip, adjusting consistency to prevent excess moisture that could make breadsticks soggy.
- Cheese Melting Technique Grate cheese fresh for better melting and more even coverage across the Christmas tree-shaped breadsticks.
- Dietary Adaptation Swap regular dough for gluten-free alternatives and use dairy-free cheese for those with dietary restrictions, maintaining the festive tree shape and flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 330 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg