Description
Festive spinach artichoke pull-apart bread brings holiday cheer to Christmas gatherings. Mediterranean flavors and cheesy goodness combine in this crowd-pleasing centerpiece you’ll crave at every seasonal celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 ounces (115 grams) cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup (120 milliliters) sour cream
- 1 cup (60 grams) fresh spinach, chopped
- ½ cup (75 grams) canned artichoke hearts, chopped
- 1 package (16 ounces/450 grams) refrigerated pizza dough or crescent roll dough
Cheese Ingredients:
- ¼ cup (25 grams) grated parmesan cheese
- ½ cup (50 grams) shredded mozzarella cheese
Seasoning and Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon italian seasoning
Garnish:
- Additional grated parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley or basil, chopped
- Cherry tomatoes (optional, for decoration)
Instructions
- Prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper and heating the oven to 375F (190C).
- Create the creamy spinach artichoke filling by thoroughly blending cream cheese, sour cream, Parmesan, mozzarella, chopped spinach, diced artichoke hearts, minced garlic, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl.
- On a floured surface, stretch out the pizza or crescent dough and slice into uniform 2-inch squares.
- Carefully place a small dollop of the prepared filling at the center of each dough square.
- Gently fold the dough’s corners over the filling, creating compact spherical shapes and firmly pinching the edges to seal completely.
- Arrange the filled dough balls in a festive Christmas tree configuration on the prepared baking sheet, positioning them seam-side down with slight spacing between each ball.
- Combine melted butter with garlic powder and Italian seasoning, then generously brush this mixture over the assembled dough balls.
- Bake the bread for 20-25 minutes until the surface achieves a golden-brown, puffy appearance.
- Allow the bread to cool slightly, then enhance with a sprinkle of additional Parmesan cheese and fresh chopped herbs.
- Optional: Decorate with cherry tomatoes to mimic ornaments and serve alongside extra dip or marinara sauce for a delightful appetizer.
Notes
- Swap dough types easily by using crescent roll, puff pastry, or homemade pizza dough for variety in texture and flavor.
- Create gluten-free version by selecting certified gluten-free dough or using almond flour-based alternatives to accommodate dietary restrictions.
- Control portion sizes by making mini pull-apart bread using smaller dough squares, perfect for appetizers or individual servings.
- Enhance flavor complexity by roasting garlic beforehand or adding red pepper flakes for subtle heat in the spinach artichoke filling.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg