Introduction

Celebrate Halloween with these fun and tasty Cheesy Halloween Breadstick Bones. Crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, and loaded with cheese, they make a perfect spooky snack or party appetizer.

The image shows a stack of golden baked breadsticks shaped like bones, each with a light beige base and spots of melted brown and white cheese on top, giving a slightly crispy texture. They are arranged on a round wooden board, which also holds a small dark bowl filled with thick, bright red marinara sauce. The background is blurred but replaced with a white marbled texture for clarity. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

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

Step 1: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
Step 2: Let the pizza dough sit at room temperature, then dust your surface with flour and divide the dough into 10 equal pieces.
Step 3: Roll each piece into an 8-inch long rope, making the ends slightly thicker to resemble bones. Snip each end of the rope about 1 inch deep and gently pull apart.
Step 4: Place the shaped breadsticks on the lined baking sheets, leaving space between them.
Step 5: Brush melted butter over each breadstick and sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese.
Step 6: Bake for 15 minutes until they start to puff and turn light golden.
Step 7: Remove from oven and sprinkle shredded mozzarella on top. Return to the oven for another 5-7 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Step 8: Let cool slightly before serving warm with marinara sauce for dipping.

Tips & Variations

Use garlic butter instead of plain melted butter for extra flavor.
Add Italian seasoning or red pepper flakes to the cheese topping for a spicy kick.
Substitute mozzarella with provolone or cheddar for a different cheese taste.
For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free pizza dough instead of regular dough.

Storage

Store leftover breadsticks in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days. To reheat, warm them in an oven at 350°F (175°C) for 5-7 minutes to restore their crispness. Avoid microwaving as it can make them soggy.

How to Serve

A pile of bone-shaped cheese bread sticks with golden brown toasted cheese on top, showing a soft and fluffy white dough underneath, arranged in a heap on a round wooden board. To the side, there is a small black bowl filled with thick red marinara sauce that has a slightly chunky texture. The edges of the bread sticks are rounded with some crisp spots from baking, and the surface they rest on is a white marbled texture. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I prepare the breadsticks ahead of time?

Yes, you can shape the breadsticks and refrigerate them covered for up to 24 hours before baking. Bring them to room temperature before baking for best results.

What can I use if I don’t have marinara sauce?

If you don’t have marinara sauce, you can serve the breadsticks with any tomato-based pasta sauce, ranch dressing, or garlic butter for dipping.

Cheesy Halloween Breadstick Bones Recipe

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These Cheesy Halloween Breadstick Bones are a fun and spooky twist on classic breadsticks, perfect for any Halloween party. Soft pizza dough is shaped into bone-like breadsticks, brushed with buttery Parmesan, baked to a golden perfection, then topped with melted mozzarella cheese. Serve warm with marinara sauce for a delicious and festive appetizer everyone will enjoy.

Author: Bella
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 22 minutes
Total Time: 37 minutes
Yield: 10 breadstick bones 1x
Category: Appetizer
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

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Dough and Topping

All-purpose flour (for dusting), as needed
1 pound pizza dough
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Serving

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.
Prepare Dough: Let the pizza dough sit at room temperature to become pliable. Lightly dust your work surface with flour, then divide the dough into 10 equal pieces for uniform breadsticks.
Shape Breadsticks: Roll each piece into an 8-inch long rope, making the ends slightly thicker to mimic bone shapes. Snip the ends about 1 inch deep and gently pull apart to create the bone effect.
Arrange on Sheets: Place the shaped breadsticks on the prepared baking sheets, making sure to leave some space between each one.
Brush and Sprinkle: Brush each breadstick generously with melted butter, then sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese for a flavorful crust.
First Bake: Bake the breadsticks for 15 minutes until they begin to puff up and turn light golden brown, indicating they are almost done.
Add Mozzarella and Bake Again: Remove the breadsticks from the oven and evenly sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese on top. Return to the oven and bake for another 5-7 minutes until the cheese melts and becomes bubbly.
Cool and Serve: Allow the breadsticks to cool slightly before serving warm with marinara sauce for dipping, perfect for a spooky holiday snack.

Notes

You can substitute pizza dough with homemade bread dough if preferred.
For extra flavor, add garlic powder or Italian seasoning to the butter before brushing.
Make sure not to overcrowd the baking sheets to allow for even cooking and puffing.
The breadsticks are best served warm but can be reheated quickly in the oven if needed.
Use gluten-free pizza dough to make this recipe gluten-free.

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