5-MINUTE SAVORY TREE with cured meats and provolone, a delicious recipe as an appetizer, a quick idea for Christmas perfect for the holidays.
If you’re looking for a quick, clever, and super scenic idea for your Christmas appetizer, this 5-Minute Savory Tree with cured meats and provolone is practically a Christmas culinary miracle. I threw it together quickly for a last-minute aperitif and I swear it disappeared in 30 seconds flat. It’s one of those delicious snacks, ready in no time, that creates an instant festive atmosphere even without too much fuss: just bread, cured meats, provolone, and a bit of creativity.
Perfect as a quick Christmas appetizer, ideal for a buffet, great as finger food, and even as a dinner saver when you need to create something nice but don’t feel like spending hours in the kitchen. The beauty is that this clever savory tree comes together in an instant, is customizable, and is always a hit with both adults and kids.
And let’s be honest: bringing a savory Christmas Tree to the table immediately sets the mood, especially if you fill it with salami, ham, provolone or whatever you find in the fridge. A recipe that’s simple, economical, and super tasty that should be on your holiday ideas list!
Follow me in the kitchen today there’s the 5-minute savory tree with cured meats and provolone.
- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Very cheap
- Preparation time: 5 Minutes
- Portions: 6-8
- Cooking methods: Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: New Year's Eve, Christmas
Ingredients
- 4 eggs
- 3 cups flour (the one you usually use)
- 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
- Half packet instant yeast for savory preparations
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup water
- 7 oz provolone
- 2 oz diced speck
- 2 oz cooked ham
- 2 oz mortadella
- 2 oz prosciutto
- 4 oz sliced speck
Steps
Pour the water, oil, and eggs into a bowl and mix with a whisk, then gradually add the flour with the yeast and salt.
Continue stirring with a spoon, pour the mixture into a 8-inch Christmas tree mold, add the diced provolone, all the cured meats, mix within the mold.
Bake at 350°F for 20-25 minutes
Bon appétit
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5-MINUTE SAVORY TREE with cured meats and provolone
USEFUL TIPS
You can use assorted cured meats: cooked ham, salami, speck, mortadella, whatever you have will work.
The provolone can be replaced with scamorza, caciotta, well-drained mozzarella, or spreadable cheese.
If you want a more ‘Christmas buffet’ effect, add pistachios, walnut crumbs, or some cherry tomatoes as decoration.
Prepare it a few hours in advance and heat it for a minute in the oven or air fryer to make it melty and fragrant again.
Also great as an idea for a Christmas platter.
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FAQ 5-MINUTE SAVORY TREE with cured meats and provolone
Can it be prepared in advance?
Yes, you can assemble it beforehand and warm it up just before serving.
Can I make it lactose-free?
Use lactose-free provolone or a plant-based cheese.
Should it be eaten hot or cold?
It’s delicious both ways, but warm it’s irresistible.
