Description
Candy Cane Pizza Breadsticks are a festive twist on classic pizza snacks, made with pizza dough, melted cheese, and marinara sauce, shaped into fun candy canes—perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy nights in.
Ingredients
- 1 can refrigerated pizza dough or crescent dough sheet
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella or thin strips of fresh mozzarella
- 1/2 to 1 cup marinara or pizza sauce
- Optional: pepperoni slices
- Optional: Italian seasoning
- Optional: garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll out pizza dough on a lightly floured surface and cut into long, even strips.
- Spoon a small amount of marinara sauce down the center of each strip.
- Add mozzarella and optional toppings like pepperoni, seasoning, or garlic powder.
- Fold or twist each strip and shape into a candy cane by curving one end.
- Place shaped breadsticks on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes, until golden brown and cheese is melted.
- Cool slightly and serve with extra marinara sauce for dipping.
Notes
- Use pesto instead of marinara for a festive color variation.
- Add cooked sausage or finely chopped veggies for extra flavor.
- Brush with garlic butter and sprinkle Parmesan cheese after baking.
- Use homemade dough if preferred for a more rustic texture.
- Store leftovers in the fridge and reheat in the oven for best results.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 breadstick
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 390mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
