Parmesan Breadstick Candy Canes
Bring festive cheer to your appetizer spread with these Parmesan Breadstick Candy Canes, a savory twist on a holiday classic! Perfectly crafted with refrigerated pizza dough, these breadsticks are shaped into whimsical candy canes and brushed with a mouthwatering blend of melted butter, Parmesan cheese, oregano, garlic powder, and a hint of salt. For an extra holiday touch, optional red food coloring creates charming, edible stripes that mimic the iconic candy cane design. Ready in under 30 minutes, these breadsticks are golden, buttery, and irresistibly cheesy—ideal for holiday gatherings or cozy nights in. Serve them warm with marinara sauce or your favorite dip for a festive snack that’s as delightful to look at as it is to eat.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 can Refrigerated pizza dough
- 3 tablespoons Unsalted butter, melted
- 0.25 cup Grated Parmesan cheese
- 0.5 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.25 teaspoon Kosher salt
- 1 large Egg, beaten
- 3 drops Red food coloring (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Unroll the refrigerated pizza dough onto a clean, floured surface and gently flatten it into a rectangular shape.
Using a pizza cutter or sharp knife, slice the dough into 16 even strips (about 1/2-inch wide).
To create the candy cane shape, take one strip, roll it gently for even thickness, then twist it slightly to give it a decorative look. Curve the top of the strip to form the hook of a candy cane. Repeat with the remaining strips.
Place the shaped dough strips onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 1 inch apart.
Combine the melted butter, grated Parmesan cheese, dried oregano, garlic powder, and kosher salt in a small bowl. Brush each breadstick generously with the mixture.
If desired, mix the beaten egg with a few drops of red food coloring to create a glaze. Using a small brush, add thin red stripes to the shaped breadsticks to mimic a candy cane pattern.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the breadsticks are golden brown and cooked through.
Remove the breadsticks from the oven and let them cool slightly on the baking sheet before transferring to a serving platter.
Serve warm as a festive snack or appetizer, optionally with marinara or a dip of your choice.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
180 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 7.6 g | 10% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.9 g | 20% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 37 mg | 12% | |
| Sodium | 315 mg | 14% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 24.6 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.0 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.0 g | ||
| Protein | 5.7 g | 11% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 44 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 1.6 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 71 mg | 2% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
