Description
Turn your holiday table into an edible centerpiece with this Pull Apart Garlic Bread Wreath—golden, buttery rolls baked in a ring around warm marinara for dipping. Each bite is soft inside, crisp at the edges, and soaked in garlicky herb butter and parmesan. It’s an easy recipe that feels special enough for Christmas dinner yet simple enough to serve with weeknight pasta, game-day snacks, or even as a fun twist on quick breakfast, easy dinner, or party food ideas. If you’re looking for crowd-pleasing appetizer inspo, dinner ideas, or just new food ideas to share, this wreath delivers big flavor with almost no fuss and fits right into your collection of easy recipes and snack or side dish favorites.
Ingredients
2 cans (13.8 ounces each) refrigerated pizza dough
4 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
3 tablespoons olive oil
5 cloves garlic finely minced
3 tablespoons fresh parsley finely chopped
2 tablespoons fresh rosemary finely chopped plus extra sprigs for garnish
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes optional
1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1 1/4 cups marinara sauce warmed (about 1/4 cup in the dough and 1 cup for serving)
Instructions
1. Lightly grease a 12-inch round baking pan or oven-safe skillet. Place an oven-safe ramekin or small bowl in the center to create the wreath opening and lightly grease the outside of the ramekin.
2. Unroll both cans of refrigerated pizza dough. Working with one at a time, cut each sheet into 12 equal pieces so you have about 24 pieces total. Roll each piece into a smooth ball and set aside.
3. In a medium bowl, whisk together the melted butter, olive oil, minced garlic, chopped parsley, chopped rosemary, kosher salt, black pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes if using. Stir in about 1/4 cup of the marinara sauce to lightly flavor the centers of the rolls.
4. Dip each dough ball into the garlic butter mixture, letting any excess drip off, then arrange the coated balls in a ring around the ramekin, leaving a small amount of space between each for rising. If needed, create a second inner ring to form a full wreath shape.
5. Brush any remaining garlic butter mixture over the tops of the dough balls, making sure the garlic and herbs are evenly distributed. Loosely cover the pan with plastic wrap or a clean kitchen towel and let the wreath rest at room temperature for 20 minutes while the oven preheats.
6. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Remove the cover and bake the wreath for 20–25 minutes, or until the rolls are puffed and deeply golden brown and the centers are cooked through. If the tops brown too quickly, tent loosely with foil for the last few minutes of baking.
7. Immediately after removing the wreath from the oven, sprinkle the tops generously with the grated Parmesan cheese. Add extra rosemary sprigs around the edges of the pan for a festive look if desired.
8. Carefully remove the ramekin, wipe out any grease if needed, and fill it with the remaining warm marinara sauce. Serve the Pull Apart Garlic Bread Wreath right away so guests can pull off hot rolls and dip them into the sauce.
Notes
For the best texture, avoid over-proofing the dough; a quick 20-minute rest is enough to make the rolls puff without becoming airy and dry.
You can assemble the wreath up to 6 hours ahead, cover tightly, and refrigerate; let it sit at room temperature for 20–30 minutes while the oven preheats, then bake as directed for a stress-free party appetizer.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 rolls
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 640
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Unsaturated Fat: 6
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 32
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 7
- Cholesterol: 20
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