Cheesy Halloween Breadstick Bones
Fun and spooky breadstick bones filled with gooey cheese, perfect as a Halloween appetizer for parties or family gatherings.
Equipment
- Baking sheet
- Pastry brush
- Small bowl
- Oven
Ingredients
- 1 can refrigerated pizza dough or homemade dough
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 0.5 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp melted butter
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- marinara sauce for dipping
- ranch dressing optional, for dipping
- red food coloring optional, to tint marinara for “bloody” effect
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the Dough: Roll out the pizza dough on a lightly floured surface. Cut into strips about 6–8 inches long.
- Shape into Bones: Tie a loose knot at each end of the dough strip to resemble bone ends. Stretch slightly to form a bone shape.
- Add Cheese Filling: Sprinkle mozzarella and parmesan cheese inside each dough strip before folding or twisting the dough around the filling. Seal edges tightly to prevent cheese from leaking.
- Season the Bones: In a small bowl, mix melted butter with garlic powder and Italian seasoning. Brush generously over shaped dough bones.
- Bake the Breadsticks: Place on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 12–15 minutes, or until golden brown and puffed.
- Serve with Dips: Serve warm with marinara or ranch dipping sauce. Add a few drops of red food coloring to marinara for a spooky “bloody bones” effect.
Notes
These breadstick bones taste best when served warm and fresh out of the oven.
For a sweet variation, skip the cheese and garlic, brush with butter, and sprinkle with cinnamon sugar.
Dough bones can be prepared ahead, refrigerated, and baked just before serving.
For a sweet variation, skip the cheese and garlic, brush with butter, and sprinkle with cinnamon sugar.
Dough bones can be prepared ahead, refrigerated, and baked just before serving.