10 oz frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed very dry
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper so the bread does not stick and to make cleanup easier later on.
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, the well-drained spinach, mozzarella cheese, parmesan cheese, minced garlic, dried basil, onion powder, and salt. Stir everything together until it is well blended and smooth.
Unroll the pizza dough onto a clean, lightly floured surface. Use a knife or a pizza cutter to cut the dough into equal-sized squares, aiming for about 32 small squares. This will ensure you have enough pieces to form a full, lush Christmas tree shape.
Place a small spoonful of the spinach and cheese mixture into the center of each dough square. Carefully pinch the corners of the dough together and roll them into small balls, making sure the filling is completely sealed inside so it does not leak out during baking.
Arrange the filled dough balls on your prepared baking sheet in the shape of a Christmas tree. Start with one ball at the top, then two below it, and continue increasing the number in each row. Use the remaining two or three balls to form a trunk at the bottom of the tree. Ensure the balls are touching slightly so they bake together into one cohesive unit.
Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake for 15 to 20 minutes. You want the dough to be cooked through and the outside to be a beautiful golden brown color.
While the tree is baking, mix the melted butter with the chopped parsley and garlic salt. As soon as you remove the tree from the oven, brush the warm butter mixture over the top of the bread balls to add a delicious herb flavor and a glossy finish.
