Cheesy Halloween Breadstick Bones Recipe
These Cheesy Halloween Breadstick Bones are a fun and festive appetizer perfect for spooky celebrations. Made with soft pizza dough shaped into bone-like sticks, brushed with buttery Parmesan, and topped with melted mozzarella cheese. Serve them warm with marinara sauce for dipping to delight guests of all ages.
- 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
Dipping Sauce
- Marinara sauce (for dipping, as preferred)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Baking Sheets: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure easy cleanup.
- Divide and Shape Dough: Allow the pizza dough to come to room temperature. Dust a clean work surface with flour, then divide the dough into 10 equal pieces. Roll each piece into an 8-inch long rope with slightly thicker ends to mimic bones. Snip about 1 inch deep cuts at each end of the rope and gently pull apart the cuts to create the bone shape.
- Arrange on Baking Sheets: Place the shaped bone breadsticks onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving ample space between each to allow for puffing during baking.
- Brush and Sprinkle: Brush each breadstick generously with melted butter, then sprinkle evenly with grated Parmesan cheese for a deliciously savory crust.
- First Bake: Bake the breadsticks for 15 minutes until they begin to puff up and develop a light golden color on the crust.
- Add Mozzarella and Continue Baking: Remove the baking sheets from the oven, sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese over each breadstick, and return to the oven for an additional 5-7 minutes until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and slightly golden.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the cheesy breadstick bones to cool slightly before serving warm alongside marinara sauce for dipping.
Notes
- Make sure the pizza dough is at room temperature to make shaping easier.
- You can use store-bought or homemade pizza dough depending on preference.
- The snipping and pulling technique helps create the bone-like appearance; be gentle to avoid tearing the dough.
- Serve immediately for the best texture, as the breadsticks are best enjoyed fresh and warm.
- Leftovers can be reheated in the oven to maintain crispness and gooey cheese.
Keywords: Halloween appetizer, cheesy breadsticks, bone-shaped breadsticks, party snacks, kid-friendly recipe
