This Cheesy Pull-Apart Garlic Bread Wreath Recipe is a festive and delicious addition to your Christmas Eve dinner. It’s easy to make and perfect for sharing with family and friends during the holiday season.
The recipe combines soft, fluffy bread with a rich garlic and cheese filling, creating a delightful treat that everyone will love.
Festive Garlic Bread Wreath Recipe
This garlic bread wreath features dough balls filled with garlic butter and cheese, baked in a circular shape to resemble a wreath. It takes about 30 minutes to prepare and 25 minutes to bake, making it a quick and enjoyable dish for your Christmas Eve gathering.
Ingredients
- 1 pound pizza dough or bread dough
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Roll out the pizza or bread dough on a lightly floured surface.
- Make the Garlic Butter: In a small bowl, mix the melted butter, minced garlic, parsley, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Assemble the Wreath: Cut the dough into small pieces (about 1 inch each). Dip each piece into the garlic butter mixture, then place them in a greased circular baking dish or on a baking sheet in a wreath shape.
- Add Cheese: Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan cheese evenly over the dough pieces.
- Bake: Place the wreath in the preheated oven and bake for 25 minutes, or until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and let cool slightly. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired, and serve warm.
Cook and Prep Times
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
Nutrition Information
- Servings: 8 servings
- Calories: 250kcal
- Fat: 15g
- Protein: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
