Candy Cane Pizza Breadsticks: The Best Appetizer for Festive Fun
These Candy Cane Pizza Breadsticks are a delightful and festive appetizer perfect for any holiday gathering. With their fun shape and delicious flavor, they’re sure to be a hit!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 8-10 servings
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package pizza dough
- 1/2 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon red pepper flakes
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C).
- Roll out the pizza dough and cut it into strips.
- Shape the strips into candy cane shapes.
- Place the shaped dough on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Spread marinara sauce over the dough.
- Sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan cheese on top.
- Sprinkle red pepper flakes for added flavor.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.
- Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
Notes
- Try adding different cheeses for variations.
- Serve with a variety of dipping sauces for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1-2 breadsticks
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 15mg