Pull-Apart Cheese-Stuffed Biscuit Christmas Tree
Transform refrigerated biscuits into a festive holiday centerpiece with this pull-apart bread shaped like a Christmas tree. Each biscuit is stuffed with a trio of melted cheeses - mozzarella, sharp cheddar, and Colby-Monterey Jack - then arranged in a tree pattern and brushed with garlic herb butter. The result is a golden, gooey appetizer that's perfect for holiday parties, family gatherings, or Christmas morning breakfast. Guests can pull apart individual biscuits and dip them in warm pizza sauce for the ultimate comfort food experience.
Ingredients
- 6 sticks string cheese mozzarella cheese sticks, 0.75 oz eachcream cheese1:1vegetarian
softer texture
- 5 sticks extra-sharp cheddar cheese sticks, 0.75 oz each
- 5 sticks Colby-Monterey Jack cheese sticks, 0.75 oz each
- 2 cans refrigerated Pillsbury Grands Southern Homestyle Buttermilk Biscuits, 16.3 oz, 8 count
- 2 tablespoons butter
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 tablespoon fresh chives, chopped
- 1 can Muir Glen organic pizza sauce, 15 oz
Instructions
- 1
Heat oven to 350°F and line 18x14-inch cookie sheet with parchment paper
- 2
Cut each cheese stick into 4 pieces to make 64 pieces total
- 3
Separate each can of dough into 8 biscuits, then separate each biscuit into 2 layers for 32 rounds
- 4
Flatten each biscuit round into 4-inch circle
- 5
Place 2 pieces of the same type of cheese on center of each round
- 6
Fold edges up and over cheese and pinch firmly to seal
- 7
Arrange biscuits seam side down in tree-shaped pattern on cookie sheet, starting with trunk and working up to top
- 8
Microwave butter on High 30 to 60 seconds until melted
- 9
Stir garlic powder and Italian seasoning into melted butter
- 10
Brush butter mixture on tops of biscuits
- 11
Bake 29 to 33 minutes until golden brown and no longer doughy in center
- 12
Top with chopped chives
- 13
Microwave pizza sauce covered on High 60 to 90 seconds, stirring halfway through
- 14
Serve with warm pizza sauce
Tips
Make sure to pinch the biscuit edges tightly around the cheese to prevent leaking during baking.
Use different colored cheeses like white mozzarella and orange cheddar to create visual variety in your tree pattern.
Warm the pizza sauce just before serving to ensure it stays hot for dipping throughout the meal.
Good to Know
Store covered in refrigerator up to 2 days. Reheat in 350°F oven for 5-8 minutes.
Can assemble biscuits up to 4 hours ahead and refrigerate before baking.
Best served warm immediately after baking while cheese is still melted.
Common Mistakes
Don't overfill biscuits with cheese to avoid bursting during baking.
Ensure biscuits are placed close together to maintain tree shape during rising.
Don't skip sealing step or cheese will leak out during baking.
Substitutions
FAQ
Can I use different types of cheese?
Yes, any combination of melting cheeses works well. Try pepper jack for heat or Swiss for milder flavor.
What if I don't have a large enough cookie sheet?
Use two smaller sheets and make two smaller trees, or arrange in a different shape that fits your pan.
How long will leftovers keep?
Store covered in refrigerator up to 2 days. Reheat in 350°F oven for 5-8 minutes until warmed through.