Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large package pre-made pizza or breadstick dough
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Egg wash (1 beaten egg + 1 tablespoon water)
- Marinara sauce for dipping (or runny cheese sauce)
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Start by rolling out the pre-made pizza or breadstick dough into a 1/4 inch thick rectangle. Cut into strips approximately 1 inch wide and 4 inches long to form the âbones.â
- Shape each dough strip into a slightly curved âboneâ and place on a lined baking sheet, spacing evenly.
- Mix shredded mozzarella, Parmesan, garlic powder, oregano, basil, and red pepper flakes. Sprinkle generously over each dough bone, pressing lightly to adhere.
- Brush each breadstick with beaten egg wash for a shiny, golden finish.
- Bake at 400°F (200°C) for about 12-15 minutes until golden brown and cheese is bubbly and slightly browned.
- Let cool slightly, then arrange on a platter resembling a skeleton. Serve with marinara sauce for dipping. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired.
Notes
- Prepare the breadsticks up to the baking stage and refrigerate for up to 24 hours before baking.
- Reheat leftovers in an oven at 350°F (175°C) for 5-7 minutes for best texture.
- You can substitute crescent roll dough for a different texture or gluten-free pizza dough if needed.
- Add plastic spiders or faux cobwebs for a more eerie presentation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 breadstick with marinara dip
- Calories: 150 kcal Kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg