Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Lightly spray with nonstick spray; set aside.
Recipe
Author
Hy-Vee Seasons Magazine
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Description
Each delicious bite of this beautiful holiday display includes creamy Montchevre goat cheese and nutty, sharp Parmigiano Reggiano.
Servings and Ingredients
Ingredients
Serves 30
| Quantity | Ingredient | Add |
|---|---|---|
| 15 Hy-Vee frozen white dinner rolls, thawed but still cold | ||
| 2 package(s) (4-oz. each) Montchevre goat cheese , any 2 varieties | ||
| ¼ c. Hy-Vee salted butter | ||
| 1 ¼ c. finely shredded Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, divided | ||
| Italian parsley, for garnish | ||
| Fresh rosemary, for garnish | ||
| Hy-Vee crushed red pepper, for garnish | ||
| 1 jar(s) (6-oz.) Quince & Apple apples and cranberry preserves, for serving |
Things To Grab
- Hy-Vee nonstick cooking spray
- Large baking sheet
- Parchment paper
- Small microwave-safe bowl
- Small bowl
- Plastic wrap
Directions
Cut each roll in half. Flatten each piece into a 3-inch round. Spoon 1 teaspoon goat cheese onto center of each round. Wrap dough up and around cheese to completely enclose; tightly pinch edges to seal.
Microwave butter in a small microwave-safe bowl on HIGH 30 seconds or until melted. Place 1 cup Parmigiano Reggiano cheese in a small bowl.
Dip top of each dough ball in butter; shake off excess. Then dip in Parmigiana Reggiano cheese to coat top. Arrange coated balls 1/2 inch apart, with cheese sides up, on prepared baking sheet in the shape of a tree. Use 2 balls for the trunk and 7 for the bottom layer of the tree. Continue forming tree using one less dough ball for each row. Cover loosely with greased plastic wrap. Let rise for 15 to 20 minutes or until rolls are slightly puffed.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Uncover tree and bake for 18 to 23 minutes or until golden brown. Garnish with parsley, rosemary and red pepper. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup Parmigiana Reggiano cheese. Serve with preserves.