Description
These Cheesy Halloween Breadstick Bones are a fun and festive appetizer perfect for spooky celebrations. Soft breadsticks shaped like bones, topped with melted mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses, served warm with marinara sauce for dipping.
Ingredients
Scale
Dough and Toppings
- All-purpose flour (for dusting)
- 1 pound pizza dough
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Marinara sauce (for dipping)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper to prepare for baking the breadsticks evenly.
- Divide Dough: Let the pizza dough sit at room temperature to soften slightly. Dust your work surface with flour and divide the dough into 10 equal pieces for shaping.
- Shape Breadsticks: Roll each piece into an 8-inch long rope. Make the ends of each rope slightly thicker to resemble bones. Snip each end about 1 inch deep and gently pull the dough apart to create the bone shape.
- Arrange on Baking Sheets: Place the shaped breadsticks on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them evenly to allow for expansion during baking.
- Brush and Sprinkle: Brush each breadstick with melted butter for flavor and moisture, then sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese over the top for a savory crust.
- First Bake: Bake the breadsticks in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, until they begin to puff up and develop a light golden color.
- Add Mozzarella and Bake Again: Remove the baking sheets from the oven, sprinkle shredded mozzarella on each breadstick, then return to the oven for an additional 5-7 minutes until the cheese melts and bubbles.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the breadsticks to cool slightly before serving them warm with marinara sauce for dipping, perfect for a Halloween treat.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 day or refrigerate for up to 3 days.
- To reheat, warm in the oven at 350°F for 5-7 minutes to restore crispness and melt the cheese again.
- You can substitute the pizza dough with pre-made breadstick dough for convenience.
- For extra flavor, sprinkle some garlic powder or Italian seasoning along with the Parmesan cheese before baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 breadstick
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
