Description
Christmas Tree Spinach & Cheese Breadsticks are a delightful and festive appetizer that will elevate your holiday gatherings. These deliciously cheesy and savory breadsticks, shaped like Christmas trees, are easy to prepare and sure to impress your guests. Combining creamy cheeses with nutritious spinach, they offer a fun twist on traditional snacks. Whether you’re hosting a family dinner or enjoying a game day with friends, these tree-shaped delights add a cheerful touch to any occasion. Perfect for dipping in marinara or ranch dressing, they are a must-try this holiday season!
Ingredients
Scale
- 340 g frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
- 170 g cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 cup grated cheddar or mozzarella cheese
- 1 tube refrigerated thin crust pizza dough (approximately 340 g)
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 cloves garlic, grated or 1 tsp of garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine thawed spinach, cream cheese, garlic, salt, onion powder, chili powder, pepper, and Italian seasoning until well blended.
- Roll out the pizza dough into a rectangle on a floured surface and cut it into a triangle shape.
- Spread the spinach-cheese filling over half of the triangle and fold over the other half.
- Cut strips from the base upward toward the tip without cutting all the way through; twist each strip gently.
- Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet and brush with melted butter mixed with garlic salt and Italian seasoning.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 breadsticks (60g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 25mg