Description
These Spinach Artichoke Breadsticks combine the creamy, cheesy goodness of spinach artichoke dip with the satisfying texture of twisted pizza dough sticks, making a perfect appetizer or snack for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Spinach Artichoke Filling
- 10 oz. frozen chopped spinach (thawed)
- ½ Tbsp olive oil
- ⅓ cup diced white onions
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 4 oz. cream cheese (room temperature)
- ½ cup canned artichoke hearts (drained and chopped)
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- ½ tsp paprika
Dough and Topping
- 14 oz. pizza dough (homemade or store-bought)
- 2 Tbsp unsalted butter (melted)
- ½ tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp garlic salt
Instructions
- Prepare the Spinach: Cook the spinach according to package instructions, then press it in a colander and use paper towels to remove as much liquid as possible. Set aside.
- Sauté Onions and Garlic: Heat olive oil in a large sauté pan over medium heat. Add diced onions and cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring often. Add minced garlic and cook for another 1-2 minutes.
- Combine Ingredients: Stir in lemon juice, Parmesan cheese, mozzarella cheese, cream cheese, chopped artichokes, kosher salt, paprika, and the drained spinach. Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook until the mixture begins to simmer, about 5 minutes.
- Preheat Oven: Set the oven to 400°F to preheat.
- Roll Dough: On a lightly floured cutting board, roll the pizza dough into an 8” by 10” rectangle.
- Spread Filling: Evenly spread the spinach artichoke mixture over the rolled-out dough.
- Slice Dough: Cut the dough lengthwise into two 8”x5” pieces, then cut each piece widthwise into eight 1” wide strips, yielding 16 breadstick pieces.
- Shape Breadsticks: Pick up each strip and twist it 2-3 times to form twisted breadsticks. Arrange them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake Breadsticks: Bake in the preheated oven for 16 minutes, or until golden brown on top.
- Brush with Butter Mixture: While baking, whisk together melted butter, Italian seasoning, and garlic salt. When breadsticks are done, remove from oven and brush this butter mixture on top. Serve warm.
Notes
- Pressing the cooked spinach with paper towels is essential to remove excess moisture and prevent soggy breadsticks.
- Use freshly grated Parmesan and mozzarella cheese for best flavor and meltability.
- If pizza dough is store-bought and refrigerated, allow it to come to room temperature before rolling.
- These breadsticks can be served as a tasty game day appetizer or snack.
- For a spicier kick, sprinkle some red pepper flakes on the butter mixture before brushing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 breadstick
- Calories: 149 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 515 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 19 mg
