Can I make Halloween Breadstick Bones ahead of time?

Absolutely! You can fully shape and assemble the breadsticks up to 12 hours in advance. Store them on a baking sheet covered with plastic wrap in the fridge. When ready, bake straight from the fridge, just add 1–2 extra minutes to the bake time.

What kind of dough works best for bone-shaped breadsticks?

Refrigerated pizza dough is the top choice for its elasticity and structure, but crescent roll dough works too. If using crescent rolls, pinch the seams and handle gently; it's more delicate but still delicious.

How do I keep the cheese from leaking out?

Make sure the dough is sealed tightly around the cheese. Pinch the edges firmly and place the seam side down on the baking sheet. Chilling the shaped bones for 10 minutes before baking also helps prevent leaks.

Can I freeze leftover breadstick bones?

Yes! Let them cool completely, then wrap individually in foil or plastic wrap and freeze in a zip-top bag. Reheat in the oven at 325°F for 8–10 minutes. The texture stays crispy and the cheese melts nicely again.

Halloween Breadstick Bones: Quick, Cheesy & Spooky

Name: Halloween Breadstick Bones with Bloody Marinara Dip
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 roll refrigerated pizza dough (13.8 oz); 6 mozzarella cheese sticks, halved lengthwise; ½ tsp garlic powder; ½ tsp Italian seasoning (optional); 2 tbsp butter, melted; 1 cup marinara sauce for dipping

Ingredients

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1 roll refrigerated pizza dough (13.8 oz)

6 mozzarella cheese sticks, halved lengthwise

½ tsp garlic powder

½ tsp Italian seasoning (optional)

2 tbsp butter, melted

1 cup marinara sauce for dipping

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Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. Roll out the pizza dough on a lightly floured surface.

3. Cut into 1-inch wide strips about 6 inches long.

4. Place half a cheese stick in each strip and fold over, sealing edges tightly.

5. Cut a 1-inch slit at each end and curve to form a bone shape.

6. Place on baking sheet, brush with butter, sprinkle with seasoning.

7. Bake for 12–15 minutes until golden and bubbly.

8. Warm marinara sauce and serve for dipping.

Notes

You can prep the bones ahead of time and bake just before serving.

Try adding pepperoni or swap mozzarella for cheddar for variation.

Author: Chef Saly
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Appetizer
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 breadstick
Calories: 120
Sugar: 1g
Sodium: 280mg
Fat: 6g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Unsaturated Fat: 2g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 13g
Fiber: 0.5g
Protein: 5g
Cholesterol: 15mg