Name: Pepperoni Crescent Roll Christmas Tree
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 package of crescent roll refrigerated dough or you can use buttermilk biscuits; 15 slices of pepperoni ( I cut them in half or you can fold them to fit each dough ball; fresh basil leaves garnishing the tree before baking; butter oil flavored cooking spray; Parmesan cheese in long shred for sprinkling on top; melted butter with a pinch of granulated garlic powder mixed together for brushing the balls after baking; optional toppings before baking: granulated garlic powder, dried oregano,, dried parsley flakes

Crescent refrigerator dough can turn into just about any shape you like for any holiday this festive pepperoni-topped dough is perfect for the Christmas Holiday.

By just rolling the dough into balls and shaping them into the theme of your party or holiday you'll have a delicious appetizer and festive addition to your table settings.

The fillings can be endless with ideas, from all vegetables to all meat, then with some simple garnishes, you will turn your food into pure artwork that's all edible.

This is done in minutes and so easy, shaped for Christmas, Easter, Halloween, and even Gameday.

The dough can be a centerpiece of trees, hearts, pumpkins, a bunny, and footballs, for whatever party you host.

Plus you can make the filling all vegetarian, just cheese, or any kind of meat.

We have several suggestions for you below for filling these dough balls and if you love food art like this you may also like to try our 12 Easy Christmas Appetizer Recipes.

Plus these are perfect to take to dinner parties or last-minute quick appetizers for unexpected guests.

Take a stroll through all the wonderful options and they're all in a printable recipe for you at the end of this post.

Appetizer Bread Lovers

Whether you need quick appetizer ideas or want to decorate your table with a holiday theme, refrigerator dough is so versatile and easy to shape in minutes.

There are several filling suggestions for your party needs just pick the one you like below.

Roll the dough into the shape you need, fill it or top it and use fresh herbs to garnish that's it!

Ingredients You Will Need (scroll down for exact measurements)

refrigerated crescent rolls
pepperoni
long shreds of Parmesan cheese
olive oil
butter
granulated garlic powder, oregano
fresh basil leaves
cooking oil spray
Optional stuffing ingredients: cubed cheeses like provolone, mozzarella, Colby, cream cheese, spinach, chopped artichoke hearts, cooked sliced Italian sausage, cooked crumbled bacon, other fresh herbs for garnishing you prefer

Tips

for cheeses make small cubes
always roll into balls and either place the filling in the center or roll the dough around the cheese if you using just cheese and cover the dough completely
always use fresh herbs like basil, rosemary, parsley, or mint
the dough will stay soft if you brush it with butter after baking
always bake this on parchment paper or a Silpat mat for easy removal
the balls should be close together before baking so they stick together as they expand cooking
spray parchment paper with cooking oil to avoid sticking

butter brushed Christmas Tree bread dough

Optional Filling Combinations for Stuffing Dough Balls:

Note: for all multiple stuffing ingredients use two packages of dough and make larger crescent dough balls
Philly Steak Stuffed Dough Balls: finely chopped cooked ribeye steak, sauteed onions chopped, provolone cheese
Pepperoni Pizza Stuffed Dough: finely chopped pepperoni, tomato sauce, and shredded mozzarella or provolone
Chicken Parm Stuffing: cooked finely chopped diced breaded chicken, tomato sauce, and mozzarella cheese
Crab Stuffed Dough: crab meat, minced garlic, cream cheese
Shrimp and Spinach Stuffed Dough: baby shrimp or scallops chopped, chopped fresh spinach, minced garlic, and cream cheese
Hawaiian Style Stuffing: chopped ham, pineapple, mixed with cream cheese and shredded cheddar
Pepper Poppers Stuffing: jalapeno, cream cheese, white sharp shredded cheddar
Italian Sausage Stuffing: cooked loose Italian sausage, finely chopped roasted peppers, chopped olives, mozzarella, minced garlic
Lobster Lovers Stuffing: lobster chopped, cream cheese or jack cheese, minced garlic
Chicken Marsala Stuffing: diced cooked chicken, a dash of marsala wine, provolone cubed granulated garlic powder,
Vegetarian: small pieces of cauliflower, or chopped broccoli, minced garlic, finely chopped spinach, sundried tomatoes, shredded mozzarella, romano cheese, artichoke hearts, green beans cooked
Southern Style Stuffed Dough Balls: ground breakfast-style cooked sausage of any kind, shredded Monterey cheese or cheddar

Dough Shapes To Try

Easter Bunny
Christmas Candy Cane or Bell
Valentine's Day Heart
Halloween Pumpkin
Patriotic Flag Shape
Football for Gameday or another sport theme

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Basic Recipe

If you want an impressive easy show-stopper appetizer for any occasion this is it and it's delicious.

During the holiday season, you can make a whole tray of optional fillings that everyone will rave about and they are super easy and hardly takes any time to do.

The combinations are really endless, from keeping it simple with just cheese to stuffing the dough with a favorite pizza topping, so get your creative juices flowing.

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Yield: 15

Author: Claudia Lamascolo