Bacon Cheddar Christmas Tree Bites
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