Description
Festive and cheesy Christmas Tree Spinach Dip Breadsticks perfect for holiday parties and gatherings.
Ingredients
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For the Breadsticks:
- 12 oz frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
- 6 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon chili powder
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 cup grated mozzarella cheese
- 1 tube refrigerated pizza crust (13.8 oz)
For the Butter Topping:
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder or garlic salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven and prepare baking sheet:
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it. - Prepare the spinach dip mixture:
In a medium bowl, combine the thawed and squeezed dry spinach, softened cream cheese, minced garlic, salt, onion powder, chili powder, black pepper, Italian seasoning, parmesan cheese, and mozzarella cheese. Mix well until fully combined and creamy. - Roll out the dough:
Unroll the refrigerated pizza dough onto a clean surface. Gently press and stretch the dough to form a roughly rectangular shape about 12×15 inches. - Spread the spinach mixture:
Evenly spread the spinach dip mixture over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges. - Shape the Christmas tree:
Starting from one of the shorter edges, roll the dough into a tight log. Transfer the rolled dough onto the prepared baking sheet. Using a sharp knife, cut slits along both sides of the log, about 1 inch apart, stopping about 1 inch from the center so the middle remains intact (this creates branches). - Twist the branches:
Twist each “branch” away from the center log to reveal the spinach filling. Shape the log to form a Christmas tree outline by slightly bending the top for the tree tip and trimming if necessary. - Prepare the butter topping:
In a small bowl, mix the melted butter with Italian seasoning and garlic powder. - Brush and bake:
Brush the butter mixture generously over the entire breadstick tree. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through. - Serve warm:
Let the breadstick tree cool for 5 minutes, then serve warm. Pull apart the twisted breadsticks and enjoy!