Description
This Spinach Artichoke Dip Pull-Apart Christmas Bread is a festive and delicious appetizer perfect for holiday gatherings. Flaky pastry dough filled with a creamy mixture of spinach, artichokes, and cheeses, shaped into a Christmas tree for a fun and impressive presentation.
Ingredients
Scale
Dough:
- 1 can (14 oz) refrigerated crescent roll dough or pizza dough
Filling:
- 1 cup frozen spinach (thawed and squeezed dry)
- 1 cup canned artichoke hearts (chopped)
- 4 oz cream cheese (softened)
- ½ cup sour cream
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 garlic clove (minced)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Additional:
- 1 egg (beaten, for egg wash)
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- Fresh rosemary sprigs and pomegranate seeds for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the filling: In a medium bowl, combine cream cheese, sour cream, mozzarella, Parmesan, garlic, salt, and pepper. Mix until smooth, then stir in spinach and chopped artichokes.
- Assemble the bread: Roll out the dough and cut into small squares, about 2×2 inches. Place about 1 teaspoon of filling in the center of each square, then pinch the edges together to form a ball.
- Shape the tree: Arrange the filled dough balls in the shape of a Christmas tree on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake: Brush with beaten egg and bake for 20–25 minutes or until golden brown.
- Finish: Remove from oven and brush with melted butter. Garnish with rosemary sprigs and pomegranate seeds if desired. Serve warm.
Notes
- To make ahead, assemble the dough balls and refrigerate (covered) for up to 24 hours before baking.
- You can use store-bought spinach artichoke dip as a shortcut.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 470mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
