Pull-Apart Shamrock

Name: Pull-Apart Shamrock
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 6 serving(s)
Ingredients: All-purpose flour, for dusting; 1 lb. homemade or store-bought pizza dough; 8 mozzarella string cheese sticks, cut into 1" pieces; 1 large egg, beaten to blend; 1/2 c. (1 stick) unsalted butter; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1/2 c. finely chopped fresh parsley; Flaky sea salt

By Alejandro Valdes LoraPublished: Mar 7, 2025

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pull apart biscuits covered in herbs shaped like a shamrock

PHOTO: MURRAY HALL; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE

Yields:

6 serving(s)

Prep Time:

10 mins

Total Time:

40 mins

Cal/Serv:

468

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preview for Our Pull-Apart Shamrock Is One Appetizer Sure To Bring You Good Luck

We're all about making our own luck, and what better way to do that this St. Patrick's Day than with your own (delicious) shamrock? This pull-apart appetizer uses pizza dough and mozzarella sticks to create a shamrock-shaped appetizer that will get any party started (alongside plenty of green beer, of course). The best part? It comes together in under an hour with simple ingredients, so you can get yourself out of the kitchen and to the bars in record-breaking time.

When it comes to the pizza dough, you're more than welcome to make it homemade, but feel free to use store-bought to make this dish easier than ever. Tip: Wait to stir the parsley into the butter mixture before you're ready to serve to prevent oxidation. Make sure to brush plenty of the butter mixture on top before serving—you won't want to waste a drop. If you've had a couple shamrockaritas and are feeling crazy, reserve some on the side for some pull-apart dunking.

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PHOTO: MURRAY HALL; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE

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Ingredients

All-purpose flour, for dusting
1 lb.
homemade or store-bought pizza dough
8
mozzarella string cheese sticks, cut into 1" pieces
1
large egg, beaten to blend
1/2 cup
(1 stick) unsalted butter
4
garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup
finely chopped fresh parsley
Flaky sea salt

Directions

1. Step 1Arrange a rack in center of oven; preheat to 450°. On a lightly floured surface, divide pizza dough into 2 pieces. Dust one piece with flour, then roll to a 10" x 10" square.
2. Step 2Cut dough square into 2"-wide strips left to right, then cut into 2"-wide strips top to bottom to get 25 (2" x 2") squares. Repeat with remaining dough.
3. Step 3Arrange a piece of mozzarella in center of squares. Enclose mozzarella and pinch all corners together to form a tight ball. Pinch well to seal to avoid the mozzarella leaking while baking.
4. Step 4Arrange balls seam side down on a parchment-lined baking sheet, forming a shamrock shape. Brush with beaten egg.
5. Step 5Bake stuffed balls until golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes.
6. Step 6Meanwhile, in a small pot over medium heat, melt butter. Add garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until butter is bubbling, about 2 minutes.
7. Step 7Just before serving, stir parsley into butter mixture (it’s better to wait to avoid oxidation). Brush butter mixture on top of shamrock. Sprinkle with sea salt.