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Easy Cheesy Pizza Breadsticks


  • Author: Vera Zecevic
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Oven
  • Cuisine: Italian

Description

Need a last minute snack for a Game Day? Easy Cheesy Pizza Breadsticks are a classic crowd-pleasing appetizer.


Ingredients

  • 1 (8oz.) can refrigerated crescent dough sheet
  • 3 Tablespoons ketchup or pizza sauce
  • 1 ½ cups shredded Mozzarella cheese (or pizza cheese blend)
  • Sliced mini pepperoni
  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
  • Italian seasoning
  • Pizza sauce for serving

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375 F, line large cookie sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Unroll crescent dough sheet on cookie sheet and press to form 14 x 9 inch rectangle.
  3. Spread 3 Tbsp. ketchup or pizza sauce on bottom half of the dough. Sprinkle with 1 cup shredded cheese over the ketchup. Arrange the pepperoni slices on top of the cheese.
  4. Fold the dough in half (lengthwise to enclose cheese) pressing to seal on bottom and sides.
  5. Using serrated knife, cut almost completely through the dough into 1- 1 1/2 inch sticks.
  6. Sprinkle with remaining ½ cup of shredded cheese and grated parmesan. Sprinkle Italian seasoning over the cheese (use 1 teaspoon or more to taste).
  7. Bake for 20 minutes or until deep golden brown on edges. Cool 5 minutes and serve with pizza sauce for dipping.