Cheesy Halloween Breadstick Bones Recipe
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.
- 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
Scale
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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