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Festive Candy Cane Pizza Breadsticks

Savory pizza dough twisted into candy cane shapes, brushed with garlic butter and filled with gooey cheese—perfect for holiday parties and Christmas appetizers.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 10 breadsticks
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American, Holiday
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Breadsticks
  • 1 lb pizza dough
  • 1.5 cups mozzarella cheese shredded
  • 0.25 cup parmesan cheese grated
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter melted
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.5 cup marinara sauce for dipping

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Mixing bowl
  • Pastry brush

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Roll out pizza dough and cut into long strips.
  3. Fill strips with cheese, fold, and seal edges.
  4. Twist into candy cane shapes and place on baking sheet.
  5. Brush with garlic butter mixture.
  6. Bake 12–15 minutes until golden and bubbly.
  7. Serve warm with marinara sauce.

Notes

These breadsticks can be prepped ahead and baked fresh for parties. Customize fillings for variety.