Ingredients:
- 1 can (13.8 oz) Pillsbury pizza dough
- 8 mozzarella string cheese sticks
- Grated Parmesan cheese, for topping
- Fresh chopped greens (parsley or basil), for topping
- Marinara sauce, for dipping
- Garlic Butter
- 3 Tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp Italian seasoning
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll out pizza dough and cut into 30 even squares.
- Cut mozzarella sticks into 30 pieces.
- Place one piece of cheese in the center of each dough square, wrap dough around it, seal well, and roll into a smooth ball.
- Arrange dough balls on the baking sheet in the shape of a Christmas tree, starting with one at the top and adding one more per row.
- Mix melted butter, garlic powder, salt, and Italian seasoning. Brush generously over all dough balls.
- Bake for 28–30 minutes, until golden brown.
- Remove from oven and immediately sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and fresh greens.
- Serve warm with marinara sauce for dipping.