Mozzarella Cheese Bomb Christmas Tree

Prep Time: 20 mins | Cook Time: 20 mins | Course: Small Bites | Serves: 18 

Mozzarella stuffed cheese bomb Christmas tree made with pizza dough. Decorated with red onion and pesto, dip in additional pesto as desired. Inspired by Diane Morrisey from Instagram https://www.instagram.com/p/C0UJVewLwqG/?hl=en Merry Christmas!!!

Pizza dough, homemade (link below) or store-bought

Ciliegine, small mozzarella cheese balls

¼ cup butter, melted

3 cloves garlic, minced

Salt and pepper, to taste

1 Tbsp fresh parsley, minced

½ cup parmesan cheese, grated

1¼ red onion, sliced thin

Pesto

Preheat oven to 400*. Line a baking sheet with a silpat or parchment paper. Roll pizza dough into a rectangle on a lightly floured rolling surface and cut into 1 ½ “ squares with a pizza roller. Place a mozzarella ball inside and pinch dough tightly around the edges, placing seam-side down on the baking tray in the shape of a Christmas tree.  Add red onion slices as a garland decoration on the tree.

Mix the butter, garlic, salt, pepper and parsley together. Brush over rolls and sprinkle with parmesan cheese, bake for 20 minutes. 

Remove from the oven and serve with pesto for dipping on the side.

Homemade Pizza Dough: https://denosdiner.com/baked-goods/homemade-pizza-dough