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Cheesy Halloween Breadstick Bones Recipe

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  • Author: Mia
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 22 minutes
  • Total Time: 32 minutes
  • Yield: 10 Breadsticks
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

These Cheesy Halloween Breadstick Bones are a festive and spooky twist on classic breadsticks, perfect for Halloween parties. Made with soft pizza dough shaped like bones, brushed with melted butter, topped with Parmesan and gooey mozzarella cheese, and baked to golden perfection. Serve warm with marinara sauce for a fun and delicious snack that both kids and adults will enjoy.

Ingredients

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For Breadsticks

  • 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

  1. Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 375°F (190°C) and allow it to fully heat. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
  2. Shape the Dough: Divide the pizza dough into 10 equal portions. Roll each portion into an 8-inch long rope with the ends slightly thicker than the middle to mimic bone shapes. Arrange the ropes on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them apart so they don’t touch during baking.
  3. Snip the Ends: Using kitchen scissors, make two small 1-inch deep cuts at each end of the dough ropes. Gently pull and stretch these cuts outward to create bone-like ends.
  4. Brush and Bake: Brush each breadstick generously with melted butter. Sprinkle grated Parmesan evenly over the top. Bake in the preheated oven for about 15 minutes until the breadsticks are lightly golden.
  5. Add Mozzarella: Remove the breadsticks from the oven. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over each one, then return to the oven. Bake for an additional 5 to 7 minutes until the mozzarella melts and bubbles.
  6. Serve: Remove from oven and serve warm with marinara sauce for dipping. Enjoy your spooky cheesy breadstick bones!

Notes

  • Room Temperature Dough: Let pizza dough come to room temperature before shaping for easier handling.
  • Snipping with Scissors: Kitchen scissors create cleaner bone-shaped cuts than a knife.
  • Cheese Tips: Use freshly grated Parmesan and mozzarella for best melting and flavor.
  • Butter for Browning: Brushing breadsticks with melted butter helps achieve a beautiful golden crust and rich taste.
  • Stretching Dough: Dough may shrink back; roll ropes slightly longer for thinner breadsticks if desired.
  • Making Ahead: Prepare and bake a day ahead; store in an airtight container and reheat in the oven to maintain crispiness.
  • Freezing Option: Freeze baked breadsticks after cooling; reheat in the oven to keep texture. Freezing unbaked dough may affect quality upon reheating.
  • Gluten-Free/Dairy-Free Substitutes: Use gluten-free pizza dough and vegan cheese/butter to make this recipe suitable for dietary restrictions.
  • Avoid Overloading Cheese: Too much mozzarella can make breadsticks soggy—use enough to cover the surface evenly.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 breadstick (approx. 60g)
  • Calories: 180
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 300mg
  • Fat: 7g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 23g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 7g
  • Cholesterol: 15mg

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