Christmas Pizza Bread with Broccoli
Make this easy and scrumptious Christmas Pizza Bread with Broccoli. It's a cheerful and tasty appetizer topped with crunchy tenderstem broccoli, sweet and tangy capsicum peppers and red onions. Ready in under 30 minutes!
Whip up this delightful and mouthwatering pizza bread with tenderstem broccoli Christmas tree recipe! This recipe is a fun and festive twist on pizza bread, made with soft and fluffy French bread or white bread, gooey cheese, and savory marinara sauce. It's shaped and trimmed like a Christmas tree and adorned with colorful and crunchy red and yellow bell peppers and red onions. It's quick and easy to make, fun and satisfying to eat, and sure to wow your guests.
If you like this Christmas appetizer, you will love this savory cheese and garlic puff pastry appetizer.
What I Love About This Recipe
- Make this pizza bread with minimal effort and maximum enjoyment.
- This pizza bread is a unique and delightful way to celebrate the holiday spirit.
- It is ready in under 30 minutes to save time and energy for other festive activities.
- Customize it to your taste by adding your favorite toppings, such as olives, tomatoes, or anything else you crave.
Ingredients
- French bread: Choose soft and crusty French bread for optimal results. Alternatively, you can use any other thick and fluffy white bread that is not sliced.
- Mozzarella cheese: The bread is sprinkled with melty mozzarella. You can also mix in cheddar or any other cheese that you prefer.
- Marinara sauce: Pick a rich and flavorful marinara sauce to make the delicious base of the pizza bread.
- Tenderstem broccoli: Use crisp and green tenderstem broccoli to make the festive tree.
- Red and yellow capsicum peppers: Dice the peppers into small and colorful cubes to mimic Christmas tree decorations.
- Red onions: Finely chop the onions into tiny and bright cubes to resemble Christmas decor.
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Cut French bread in half.
2. Spread marinara sauce over it and sprinkle mozzarella and any other cheese you like on the bread.
3. Arrange tenderstem broccoli as a tree on the bread. Add diced yellow and red capsicum peppers and red onions as ornaments. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes until the bread is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
4. Let it cool slightly and transfer to a platter or board. Enjoy warm or at room temperature with more marinara sauce for dipping.
Tips and Variations
- Cheese: Feel free to use your favorite cheese, whether it's cheddar, Monterey Jack, or provolone.
- Toppings: You can also add some extra flair to your pizza bread with any toppings you enjoy, such as pepperoni or mushrooms.
- Garlic: If you're a fan of garlic, you can enhance the flavor by spreading garlic butter spread over the bread before adding the marinara.
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Christmas Pizza Bread with Broccoli
Equipment
- 1 baking tray
- Parchment paper
Ingredients
- 1 French bread
- 2-3 cups of grated mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup or enough to cover bread marinara sauce
- 1-2 tenderstem broccoli
- ¼ red and yellow capsicum peppers
- ¼ red onions
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F/180C and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cut the French bread in half horizontally and place both halves on the prepared baking sheet.
- Spread the marinara sauce evenly over the cut sides of the bread.
- Sprinkle the mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses over the sauce.
- Arrange the broccoli florets as a tree shape on one half of the bread. Add the capsicum peppers and onion as ornaments.
- Bake for 10-15 minutes or until the bread is golden and the cheese is melted.
- Let it cool slightly and transfer to a platter or board. Cut into slices and serve with more marinara sauce for dipping.
