Description
Festive, cheesy, and packed with bold flavor, these pull-apart pizza bites are shaped like a Christmas tree and meant for sharing! Every bite is melty, garlicky, and perfectly poppable—ideal for holiday parties, cozy nights, or as a fun family cooking project.
Ingredients
Dough Base:
2 lbs pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
Filling:
1 red bell pepper, diced (¼” pieces)
2 jalapeños, seeded and diced
1 cup shredded mozzarella (or torn into small chunks)
1 tsp Italian seasoning
Toppings:
1 cup pizza sauce (plus extra for dipping)
4–5 garlic cloves, finely chopped
⅔ cup fresh basil, chopped
4 tbsp grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Divide dough: Roll dough into ~48 small balls (~1-inch each).
Stuff & seal: Flatten each ball slightly. Add a pinch of mozzarella, diced red pepper, jalapeño, and a dash of seasoning. Fold edges to seal.
Shape the tree: Arrange stuffed balls into a triangle shape (tree) on the baking sheet.
Top it off: Brush lightly with pizza sauce, then sprinkle with chopped garlic and parmesan.
Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until golden and bubbling.
Garnish: Once out of the oven, scatter chopped basil and more parmesan on top. Serve with warm pizza sauce for dipping!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 80 / Bite
- Fat: 3g / Bite
- Carbohydrates: 9g / Bite
- Protein: 3g / Bite