Description
Create a spooky and delicious snack perfect for Halloween with these Cheesy Halloween Breadstick Bones. Made from pizza dough shaped into bone-like sticks, brushed with butter, topped with Parmesan and mozzarella cheese, then baked to golden perfection. Serve warm with marinara sauce for a fun and tasty treat that’s sure to impress guests of all ages.
Ingredients
For the Breadsticks
- All-purpose flour, for dusting work surface
- 1 pound homemade or store-bought pizza dough
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
For Serving
- Homemade or store-bought marinara sauce
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or Silpats to prevent sticking and lightly flour your work surface to make handling the dough easier.
- Shape the Breadsticks: Divide the pizza dough into 10 equal portions. Roll each portion into an 8-inch rope, ensuring that the ends are slightly larger to resemble bone edges. Place five breadsticks on each prepared baking sheet, spacing them at least 2 inches apart. Use scissors to cut 1-inch slits on both ends of each breadstick and gently stretch these cut pieces apart to mimic the shape of bone ends.
- Add Butter and Parmesan: Brush the entire surface of each breadstick generously with the melted unsalted butter. Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese evenly over all the breadsticks, ensuring good coverage for flavor and browning during baking.
- Bake and Add Mozzarella: Bake the breadsticks in the preheated oven for about 15 minutes, or until they begin to turn golden. Remove them from the oven and immediately sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese on top of each breadstick. Return them to the oven and bake for an additional 5 to 7 minutes, or until the mozzarella is fully melted and slightly bubbly.
- Serve Warm: Once baked, remove the breadstick bones from the oven and transfer them to a serving platter. Serve them warm with homemade or store-bought marinara sauce for dipping to complete this fun and cheesy Halloween treat.
Notes
- For the best texture, use pizza dough that has been rested and risen properly.
- You can prepare the dough ropes ahead of time and refrigerate before baking; just allow them to come to room temperature before baking.
- Use a sharp pair of kitchen scissors to achieve clean cuts for the bone edges.
- These breadsticks can be made using gluten-free pizza dough if desired, but results may vary in texture.
- Serve immediately for the best melted cheese texture; leftover breadsticks can be reheated in the oven to restore crispness.
