Christmas Tree Spinach Dip Recipe
This Christmas tree spinach dip recipe is quick and easy to create for the holidays! It makes the most delicious appetizer for Thanksgiving or Christmas.
Looking for the perfect appetizer for all of your upcoming holiday gatherings? Look no further! This Christmas tree spinach dip makes the most delicious festive treat!
My favorite part is how simple the recipe is! This spinach dip is made from easy ingredients found at any grocery store. It is the perfect pairing for your next holiday dinner!
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The not-so-secret ingredient in this easy recipe is the pre-made pizza crust dough from Pillsbury. I use it in our Pizza Bun Recipe too and love how quickly I can whip up a delicious recipe with it!!
We are huge fans of all kinds of spinach dip! Be sure to check out our Classic Spinach Dip Recipe, this viral Baked Spinach Dip Recipe, our Campfire Spinach Dip recipe, and even this Keto Spinach Dip Bread Bowl!
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How to Make Christmas Spinach Dip
Ingredients:
- Frozen spinach, thawed and drained
- Cream cheese, softened
- Garlic cloves, minced
- Parmesan cheese, grated
- Mozzarella cheese, grated
- Refrigerated pizza crust
- Melted butter
Tip: I love how using Pillsbury crust cuts out so much of the last minute prep work, but if you prefer, homemade pizza dough totally works for this recipe as well. Use homemade spinach dip, or store bought dip could be substituted instead.
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
2. In a large bowl, mix together the spinach and cream cheese.
3. Add garlic, salt, onion powder, and chili powder, stirring to combine.
3. Add parmesan cheese and half of the mozzarella cheese and mix to combine. The other half of the mozzarella cheese will be sprinkled over the filling when you shape the Christmas tree.
4. Open the can of pizza crust dough and spread it out flat. Use a pizza cutter to cut a large triangle from the center of the dough.
5. Reserve the remaining dough triangles to go over top of the spinach mixture.
6. Place the large triangle of pizza dough on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet.
7. Spread the spinach dip mixture over the base triangle, leaving the edges uncovered. Top with remaining cheese.
8. Place the second dough triangle over the spinach layer on the first triangle of dough. Press the edges together.
9. Use a sharp knife or pizza cutter to cut slices into each side of the dough tree, about two inches into the tree and one inch apart. Twist each of these pieces a few times to create breadsticks.
10. Melt butter and then brush over the entire tree. Sprinkle on a little bit of garlic salt if desired.
11. Bake tree in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, until golden brown on top and cooked through on the bottom.
12. Serve warm. Guests can pull each breadstick from the tree as they would like.
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My Kitchen Essentials for Making Spinach Dip
- I love using these baking dishes for all of my dip recipes.
- This set of spatulas is perfect for mixing all of my ingredients.
- This Henckel Knife is my favorite for slicing and dicing in the kitchen.
- Be sure to stock the kitchen with helpful tools like this food scale, these measuring cups, and a Kitchen Aid mixer.
Optional Spinach Dip Ingredients
Use any of these ingredients to change up this simple spinach dip to your liking!
- Fresh spinach
- Thin crust pizza crust
- Herb and garlic cream cheese
- Knorr vegetable soup mix
- Bacon
- Italian seasoning
- Cloves of garlic
- Artichoke hearts
- Water chestnuts
- Red bell pepper
- Kalamata olives
- Onion powder
- Marinated artichokes
- Greek yogurt
- Sour cream
- Red pepper flakes
- Black pepper
- Puff pastry sheets
- Different types of cheese
How to Store Spinach Dip Breadsticks
This dip can be left at room temperature for a couple of hours at your next holiday party.
Store this spinach dip recipe in an airtight container or on a platter covered in plastic wrap for up to two days in the refrigerator.
Tips & Tricks
- Add festive flair by topping the tree with diced red bell peppers or cherry tomatoes for a pop of color and extra flavor.
- Prep ahead by assembling the spinach dip tree the night before and refrigerating, so it’s ready to bake fresh when you need it.
- Try puff pastry for a flakier twist on this recipe, but be sure to watch it closely as it bakes faster than pizza dough!
These spinach dip breadsticks are absolutely delicious! This adorable Christmas tree recipe is perfect to serve during the holiday season and is sure to become your new favorite holiday snack.
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Christmas Tree Spinach Dip Recipe
Ingredients
- 12 oz frozen chopped spinach thawed and drained
- 6 oz cream cheese softened
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup cheddar cheese grated
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese grated
- 1 can refrigerated thin crust pizza crust
- 2 Tbsp butter
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- In a medium bowl, mix together the spinach and cream cheese.
- Add garlic, salt, onion powder, chili powder and stir to combine.
- Add parmesan cheese and half of the mozzarella cheese and mix to combine. The other half of the mozzarella cheese will be sprinkled over the filling when you shape the Christmas tree.
- Open the can of pizza crust dough and spread it out flat. Use a pizza cutter to cut a large triangle from the center of the dough.
- Reserve the remaining dough triangles to go over top of the spinach filling.
- Place the large triangle of pizza dough on a parchment paper lined baking sheet.
- Spread the spinach dip mixture over the dough, leaving the edges uncovered. Top with remaining cheese.
- Place the second dough triangle over the spinach covered layer. Press the edges together.
- Use a sharp knife or pizza cutter to cut slits into each side of the dough tree about two inches into the tree and one inch apart. Twist each of these pieces a few times to create breadsticks.
- Melt the butter and stir in garlic salt, then brush over the entire tree.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until quite golden brown on top and cooked through on the bottom.
- Serve warm. Guests can pull each breadstick from the tree as they would like.
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Notes
- Add festive flair by topping the tree with diced red bell peppers or cherry tomatoes for a pop of color and extra flavor.
- Prep ahead by assembling the spinach dip tree the night before and refrigerating, so it’s ready to bake fresh when you need it.
- Try puff pastry for a flakier twist on this recipe, but be sure to watch it closely as it bakes faster than pizza dough!
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