Pull Apart Cheesy Garlic Christmas Tree
Ingredients
Ready-made pizza dough Marinara sauce (bought or homemade)
Mozzarella sticks
1/4 cup of grated Parmesan cheese
Egg wash
1/2 tablespoon of Calizo’s Taste of Tuscany Herbs OR Calizo’s Puttanesca Naturale
– Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
– Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
– Cut mozzarella sticks into 1” pieces and set aside.
– On a floured surface, divide pizza dough into two pieces. Stretch and roll each piece of dough into a long rectangle, then cut dough into 2” squares (about 33 needed).
– Wrap dough square around each piece of mozzarella, forming a tightly sealed ball. Place balls seam-side down on the baking sheet in the shape of a Christmas tree. (Dough balls should be touching).
– Brush egg wash on dough balls and bake until golden 15-20 minutes.
– Whisk together melted butter, olive oil, and Calizo’s Taste of Tuscany Herbs or Calizo’s Puttanesca Naturale, brush over warm, dough balls.
– Sprinkle with parmesan cheese
– Place on a festive dish or wooden board.
– Sprinkle chopped parsley.
– Serve warm with a side of marinara or an extra side of herb mixture for dipping.
Enjoy!