Christmas Tree Spinach Dip Breadsticks – Festive, Cheesy & Perfect for Holiday Parties

🎉 Introduction

These Christmas Tree Spinach Dip Breadsticks are the ultimate holiday party appetizer — warm, cheesy, festive, and shaped like an edible Christmas tree! Soft, golden breadsticks are filled with creamy spinach dip, twisted into a beautiful tree shape, and baked until perfectly golden and melty.

They look stunning on the table, pull apart effortlessly, and taste like buttery garlic bread meets creamy spinach artichoke dip. Perfect for Christmas Eve gatherings, potlucks, family nights, office parties, or serving alongside soup or pasta for a magical winter meal.

Adorable, delicious, and unbelievably easy — this is a holiday must-bake!

🧰 Equipment Needed

• Baking sheet
• Parchment paper
• Mixing bowl
• Knife or pizza cutter
• Pastry brush
• Measuring cups & spoons

🛒 Ingredients

Bread

• 2 cans refrigerated pizza dough or 1 lb fresh pizza dough (divided in half)

Spinach Dip Filling

• 4 oz cream cheese, softened
• ½ cup sour cream
• ½ cup shredded mozzarella
• ½ cup grated parmesan
• 1 cup chopped spinach (fresh or thawed & squeezed dry)
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• ½ tsp onion powder
• ½ tsp salt
• ¼ tsp pepper
• Optional: ¼ cup chopped artichokes

Garlic Butter Topping

• 3 tbsp melted butter
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 tbsp parsley
• ¼ tsp Italian seasoning
• Pinch of salt

For Garnish

• Parmesan
• Red pepper flakes
• Small cherry tomatoes (for ornaments)
• Rosemary sprigs (for “branches”)

👩‍🍳 Directions

Step 1: Prep Your Dough

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
Line a baking sheet with parchment.

Roll out one sheet (or half) of pizza dough into a large rectangle (approx. 10×15 inches).

Step 2: Make the Spinach Dip

In a mixing bowl combine:

• cream cheese
• sour cream
• mozzarella
• parmesan
• spinach
• garlic
• onion powder
• salt & pepper

Mix until creamy.

Spread evenly over the rolled-out dough.

Step 3: Add the Top Layer

Roll out the second sheet (or half) of dough to the same size.
Lay it gently over the spinach dip to cover completely.

Press edges lightly to seal.

Step 4: Shape Into a Christmas Tree

Using a sharp knife or pizza cutter:

1. Cut a large triangle tree shape, removing excess dough from sides.
   (You can bake leftover scraps as mini breadsticks!)
2. Inside the triangle, cut horizontal strips on both sides for the branches —
   leave a 1-inch strip in the center uncut for the tree trunk.
3. Twist each branch gently 1–2 times.

Step 5: Brush With Garlic Butter

Mix melted butter with garlic, parsley, Italian seasoning & salt.

Brush generously over the entire tree.

Sprinkle with extra parmesan.

Step 6: Bake

Bake 18–22 minutes until:

• golden
• bubbly
• edges slightly crisp
• center warm and melty

Step 7: Garnish & Serve

Add rosemary sprigs as tree “branches” and cherry tomatoes as “ornaments.”

Serve warm with:

• marinara
• ranch
• extra spinach dip
• garlic butter

🍽️ Servings & Timing

• Servings: 6–10 (perfect party appetizer)
• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 20 minutes
• Total Time: 35 minutes

🧊 Storage & Reheating

Refrigerate: 2–3 days
Freeze: Best unbaked — freeze shaped tree, then bake from frozen +5 minutes

Reheat:

• 350°F for 8–10 minutes
• Avoid microwave for best texture

🥄 Variations

1. Artichoke Spinach Tree: Add chopped artichokes to the filling.
2. Cheesy Jalapeño Tree: Add diced jalapeños + cheddar.
3. Pesto Christmas Tree: Spread pesto under the cheese.
4. Pizza Dip Tree: Use pizza sauce + mozzarella + pepperoni inside.
5. Garlic Herb Cream Tree: Add roasted garlic & herbs to the filling.
6. Bacon Spinach Tree: Mix in crispy bacon bits.
7. Feta & Spinach Greek Tree: Use feta + olives + spinach.
8. Buffalo Chicken Tree: Mix shredded chicken + buffalo sauce + cheese.
9. Ricotta Spinach Tree: Make filling with ricotta for extra creaminess.
10. Mini Trees: Cut small triangles for individual servings.

❓ 10 FAQs

1. Can I use crescent roll dough?
   Yes — it bakes softer but works beautifully.
2. Why did my filling leak?
   Filling layer was too thick or dough wasn’t sealed — no worries, it still tastes great.
3. Can I prep it ahead?
   Yes — assemble and refrigerate up to 24 hrs before baking.
4. Can I freeze it?
   Freeze unbaked tree for best results.
5. Can I make it gluten-free?
   Yes — use gluten-free pizza dough.
6. Do I have to twist the branches?
   Twisting looks festive but is optional.
7. Can I add protein?
   Yes — cooked sausage or shredded chicken.
8. What brand of dough works best?
   Pillsbury, Trader Joe’s, or any fresh pizza dough.
9. Why is the bottom soggy?
   Use parchment, and avoid overloading filling.
10. Can kids help make this?
    Absolutely — shaping the tree is fun for everyone.

🏁 Conclusion

This Christmas Tree Spinach Dip Breadstick masterpiece is the perfect holiday appetizer — warm, cheesy, festive, and incredibly fun to make. With buttery, golden twists and creamy spinach filling, it’s guaranteed to be the star of your holiday table.

Beautiful, delicious, pull-apart perfection. A true Christmas showstopper!

Christmas Tree Spinach Dip Breadsticks – Festive, Cheesy & Perfect for Holiday Parties

These Christmas Tree Spinach Dip Breadsticks are the ultimate holiday party appetizer — warm, cheesy, festive, and shaped like an edible Christmas tree! Soft, golden breadsticks are filled with creamy spinach dip, twisted into a beautiful tree shape, and baked until perfectly golden and melty. They look stunning on the table, pull apart effortlessly, and taste like buttery garlic bread meets creamy spinach artichoke dip. Perfect for Christmas Eve gatherings, potlucks, family nights, office parties, or serving alongside soup or pasta for a magical winter meal. Adorable, delicious, and unbelievably easy — this is a holiday must-bake!

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 20 minutes mins

Servings: 6 Servings

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

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Ingredients

  

Bread

• 2 cans refrigerated pizza dough or 1 lb fresh pizza dough divided in half
• Spinach Dip Filling
• 4 oz cream cheese softened
• ½ cup sour cream
• ½ cup shredded mozzarella
• ½ cup grated parmesan
• 1 cup chopped spinach fresh or thawed & squeezed dry
• 2 garlic cloves minced
• ½ tsp onion powder
• ½ tsp salt
• ¼ tsp pepper
• Optional: ¼ cup chopped artichokes
• Garlic Butter Topping
• 3 tbsp melted butter
• 1 garlic clove minced
• 1 tbsp parsley
• ¼ tsp Italian seasoning
• Pinch of salt

For Garnish

• Parmesan
• Red pepper flakes
• Small cherry tomatoes for ornaments
• Rosemary sprigs for “branches”

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Equipment

• Baking sheet
• Parchment paper
• Mixing bowl
• Knife or pizza cutter
• Pastry brush
• Measuring cups & spoons

Method

 

Step 1: Prep Your Dough

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Line a baking sheet with parchment.
3. Roll out one sheet (or half) of pizza dough into a large rectangle (approx. 10×15 inches).

Step 2: Make the Spinach Dip

1. In a mixing bowl combine:
2. cream cheese
3. sour cream
4. mozzarella
5. parmesan
6. spinach
7. garlic
8. onion powder
9. salt & pepper
10. Mix until creamy.
11. Spread evenly over the rolled-out dough.

Step 3: Add the Top Layer

1. Roll out the second sheet (or half) of dough to the same size.
2. Lay it gently over the spinach dip to cover completely.
3. Press edges lightly to seal.

Step 4: Shape Into a Christmas Tree

1. Using a sharp knife or pizza cutter:
2. Cut a large triangle tree shape, removing excess dough from sides.
3. (You can bake leftover scraps as mini breadsticks!)
4. Inside the triangle, cut horizontal strips on both sides for the branches —
5. leave a 1-inch strip in the center uncut for the tree trunk.
6. Twist each branch gently 1–2 times.

Step 5: Brush With Garlic Butter

1. Mix melted butter with garlic, parsley, Italian seasoning & salt.
2. Brush generously over the entire tree.
3. Sprinkle with extra parmesan.

Step 6: Bake

1. Bake 18–22 minutes until:
2. golden
3. bubbly
4. edges slightly crisp
5. center warm and melty

Step 7: Garnish & Serve

1. Add rosemary sprigs as tree “branches” and cherry tomatoes as “ornaments.”
2. Serve warm with:
3. marinara
4. ranch
5. extra spinach dip
6. garlic butter

Notes

🧊 Storage & Reheating

Refrigerate: 2–3 days
Freeze: Best unbaked — freeze shaped tree, then bake from frozen +5 minutes

Reheat:

350°F for 8–10 minutes

Avoid microwave for best texture

🥄 Variations

Artichoke Spinach Tree: Add chopped artichokes to the filling.

Cheesy Jalapeño Tree: Add diced jalapeños + cheddar.

Pesto Christmas Tree: Spread pesto under the cheese.

Pizza Dip Tree: Use pizza sauce + mozzarella + pepperoni inside.

Garlic Herb Cream Tree: Add roasted garlic & herbs to the filling.

Bacon Spinach Tree: Mix in crispy bacon bits.

Feta & Spinach Greek Tree: Use feta + olives + spinach.

Buffalo Chicken Tree: Mix shredded chicken + buffalo sauce + cheese.

Ricotta Spinach Tree: Make filling with ricotta for extra creaminess.

Mini Trees: Cut small triangles for individual servings.

❓ 10 FAQs

Can I use crescent roll dough?
Yes — it bakes softer but works beautifully.

Why did my filling leak?
Filling layer was too thick or dough wasn’t sealed — no worries, it still tastes great.

Can I prep it ahead?
Yes — assemble and refrigerate up to 24 hrs before baking.

Can I freeze it?
Freeze unbaked tree for best results.

Can I make it gluten-free?
Yes — use gluten-free pizza dough.

Do I have to twist the branches?
Twisting looks festive but is optional.

Can I add protein?
Yes — cooked sausage or shredded chicken.

What brand of dough works best?
Pillsbury, Trader Joe’s, or any fresh pizza dough.

Why is the bottom soggy?
Use parchment, and avoid overloading filling.

Can kids help make this?
Absolutely — shaping the tree is fun for everyone.

🏁 Conclusion

This Christmas Tree Spinach Dip Breadstick masterpiece is the perfect holiday appetizer — warm, cheesy, festive, and incredibly fun to make. With buttery, golden twists and creamy spinach filling, it’s guaranteed to be the star of your holiday table.

Beautiful, delicious, pull-apart perfection. A true Christmas showstopper!