Description
These Cheesy Halloween Breadstick Bones are spooky, fun, and delicious! Made with pizza dough, buttery Parmesan, gooey mozzarella, and served with marinara dipping sauce, they’re the perfect Halloween party appetizer or movie-night snack.
Ingredients
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Essentials:
- All-purpose flour (for dusting)
- 1 pound pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Marinara sauce, for dipping
Optional Add-Ons & Substitutions:
- Herbs and spices (oregano, Italian seasoning, garlic powder)
- Chopped olives or sun-dried tomatoes
- Different cheeses such as cheddar, provolone, or a mix
Shortcuts:
- Use pre-made pizza dough to save prep time.
- Buy pre-grated cheese (note: it may not melt as smoothly as freshly grated).
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare Baking Sheets: Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Handle the Dough: Let pizza dough rest at room temperature for 20 minutes. Lightly flour your work surface.
- Divide the Dough: Cut dough into 10 equal pieces.
- Shape into Bones: Roll each piece into an 8-inch rope. Make ends slightly thicker, then snip each end about 1 inch deep and pull apart to resemble bone ends.
- Arrange on Sheets: Place shaped dough on lined baking sheets, leaving space between each piece.
- Butter and Parmesan: Brush with melted butter and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
- Bake Breadsticks: Bake for 15 minutes, until puffed and light golden.
- Add Mozzarella: Remove from oven, sprinkle mozzarella on top, and bake another 5–7 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Cool and Serve: Let cool slightly. Serve warm with marinara dipping sauce.
Notes
- Make them extra spooky by brushing with garlic butter for shine and flavor.
- Serve immediately for the best gooey cheese texture.
- These breadsticks are great for kids’ parties, Halloween movie nights, or appetizer spreads.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snack
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 breadstick
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: undefined
- Trans Fat: undefined
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Cheesy Halloween breadsticks, bone breadsticks, Halloween appetizers, spooky snacks