Why You’ll Love These Spooky Cheesy Treats
Want to impress your family and friends with a fun Halloween snack? These Cheesy Halloween Breadstick Bones are not only easy to make but also a delightful twist on traditional breadsticks, perfect for dipping and sharing!
Crafting Your Cheesy Halloween Bones
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)
Directions:
- Preheat the Oven: Heat your oven to 375°F. While it warms up, prepare two baking sheets by covering them with parchment paper to keep the breadsticks from sticking.
- Shape the Dough: Take the pizza dough and divide it into 10 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a rope about 8 inches long. To make it look like a bone, ensure the ends are slightly thicker than the middle. Place the shaped dough on the baking sheets, leaving space between each one.
- Snip the Ends: Use kitchen scissors to make two small cuts (about 1 inch deep) on both ends of each dough rope. Gently pull the cut pieces apart to create the bone end shapes.
- Brush and Bake: Melt the butter and use a pastry brush to coat each breadstick. Sprinkle some grated Parmesan cheese on top for extra flavor. Place the breadsticks in the oven and bake for about 15 minutes, or until they start to turn golden.
- Add Mozzarella: After 15 minutes, take the breadsticks out and sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese over each one. Return them to the oven for another 5 to 7 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbling.
- Serve: Once out of the oven, serve your spooky breadsticks warm with marinara sauce for dipping. Enjoy this cheesy treat!
Perfecting Your Spooky Snack
To serve these breadstick bones, arrange them on a festive platter and place a bowl of warm marinara sauce in the center. They make a fun addition to any Halloween gathering, and everyone will enjoy dipping them!
Storing Your Delicious Bones
If you have leftovers, store them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. To reheat, pop them in the oven for a few minutes until warm.
Handy Tips for Perfect Breadstick Bones
- Make sure not to stretch the ropes too thin as they may break while baking.
- Customize the cheese! Feel free to mix in your favorite cheeses for extra flavor.
- You can shape the breadsticks into other fun Halloween shapes if desired.
Fun Variations
Consider adding garlic powder or Italian herbs to the melted butter for a more flavorful twist. You can also swap the marinara sauce for pesto or ranch for different dipping options!
FAQs
1. Can I use premade pizza dough?
Yes! Store-bought pizza dough works great for this recipe and saves time.
2. Can I freeze these breadsticks?
Yes! You can freeze the shaped, uncooked dough. Just thaw it in the fridge when you are ready to bake.
3. What can I pair with these breadsticks for a Halloween party?
They pair wonderfully with spooky themed foods like “witches’ brew” soup or spooky nachos!
Cheesy Halloween Breadstick Bones
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 10 servings 1x
- Diet: Vegetarian
Description
A fun and easy Halloween snack that features cheesy breadsticks shaped like bones, perfect for dipping.
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
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Divide the pizza dough into 10 equal pieces and roll each into an 8-inch long rope, making the ends thicker.
- Snip the ends of each dough rope with kitchen scissors, making two small cuts on both ends.
- Brush melted butter on each breadstick and sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese.
- Bake for 15 minutes until golden, then add shredded mozzarella cheese and bake for an additional 5 to 7 minutes until melted.
- Serve warm with marinara sauce for dipping.
Notes
Customize the cheese and add garlic powder or herbs for extra flavor. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 breadstick
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg