Bacon Cheddar Christmas Tree Bites
These warm, cheesy, savory bites are made using soft biscuit dough or puff pastry, stuffed with cheddar and crispy bacon, then arranged into a Christmas tree shape. They bake up golden, gooey inside, and perfect for Christmas parties, potlucks, or snack platters!
Prep: 12 minutes
Cook: 15–18 minutes
Total: 27–30 minutes
Ingredients
For the Filling
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
½ cup cooked crispy bacon pieces
2 tbsp cream cheese
1 tbsp chopped parsley or green onion
½ tsp garlic powder
Black pepper to taste
For the Dough
Option 1:
1 can biscuit dough (cut each biscuit into 2 pieces)
Option 2 (lighter/med-friendly):
1 sheet puff pastry, cut into 20 small squares
For Topping
2 tbsp melted butter
Pinch of garlic powder
Pinch of dried oregano or parsley
Extra cheddar for sprinkling
Instructions
1. Make the Cheddar-Bacon Filling
In a bowl, mix:
Cheddar
Bacon
Cream cheese (optional but makes it gooier)
Parsley/green onion
Garlic powder
Black pepper
Combine until evenly mixed.
2. Prepare the Dough Balls
If using biscuit dough:
Cut each biscuit into two pieces.
Flatten each piece slightly with your fingers.
If using puff pastry:
Cut the sheet into small squares.
Gently flatten each square.
3. Fill & Seal
Add ~1 teaspoon of filling to the center of each dough piece.
Fold edges up and pinch closed to form a ball.
Place seam side down.
4. Shape the Christmas Tree
Line a baking sheet with parchment.
Arrange the stuffed balls in a Christmas tree shape:
1 ball at the top
2 balls under it
3 balls under that
Continue until you reach 6 on the bottom row
Add 1–2 balls at the bottom to form the “trunk”
5. Bake
Preheat oven to 190°C (375°F) for biscuit dough OR 200°C (400°F) for puff pastry.
Brush tops with melted butter.
Bake 15–18 minutes until golden brown and puffed.
6. Finish & Serve
Brush the hot bites with remaining melted garlic butter.
Sprinkle extra cheddar or parsley if you like.
Serve warm — pull apart and enjoy!
Notes
Use turkey bacon for a lighter version.
Add 1 tbsp cream cheese for extra creamy bites.
Don’t overfill — cheese will leak out.
Biscuit dough = softer and fluffier
Puff pastry = crispier and flakier
Tips
Chill the filled dough balls for 10 minutes before baking for neat shapes.
You can add chopped jalapenos for a spicy twist.
Great to serve with ranch, garlic mayo, or marinara.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can I make them in advance?
Yes! Assemble them, keep covered in the fridge for up to 8 hours, then bake fresh.
Q: Can they be frozen?
Yes — freeze unbaked stuffed balls. Bake frozen + 3 extra minutes.
Q: Can I use mozzarella?
Yes! Mozzarella + bacon also tastes amazing.
Nutritional Information
Calories: 90–110
Protein: 4–5g
Carbs: 7–8g
Fat: 6g