Budget Christmas Crescent Trees (Printer View)

Flaky crescent rolls shaped as Christmas trees with cheese and herb filling for tasty holiday bites.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dough

01 - 2 cans (8 oz each) refrigerated crescent roll dough

→ Filling

02 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
03 - 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
04 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
05 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
06 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley or 2 teaspoons dried parsley
07 - 1/2 teaspoon dried Italian herbs
08 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
09 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

→ Decoration

10 - 16 grape or small cherry tomatoes
11 - 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional)

# Method Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 375°F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a small bowl, combine melted butter, minced garlic, parsley, dried Italian herbs, salt, and black pepper.
03 - Unroll crescent roll dough and separate into individual triangles.
04 - Brush each triangle lightly with the butter-herb mixture, then evenly sprinkle with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
05 - Roll up each triangle from the wide end to the tip to form crescent shapes.
06 - Place crescents on the baking sheet arranged as a Christmas tree: one roll at top row, then two below, and so forth to five at the base; position remaining rolls as the trunk beneath the tree.
07 - Bake for 13 to 15 minutes, or until golden brown.
08 - Remove from oven and brush warm crescents with remaining butter-herb mixture.
09 - Garnish with grape tomatoes as ornaments and sprinkle with additional parsley if desired.
10 - Serve the crescent trees warm as an appetizer or snack.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Budget-friendly ingredients make it affordable
  • Perfect for holiday appetizers or snacks
02 -
  • Add cooked crumbled bacon or cooked spinach for variety
  • Serve with marinara sauce for dipping
03 -
  • Use fresh parsley for brighter flavor
  • Brush remaining butter mixture generously for a nice glaze
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