🎉 Introduction
Get ready to creep out (and feed) your guests with these Cheesy Breadstick Bones! Soft pizza dough is shaped into bone-like breadsticks, stuffed or topped with gooey cheese, brushed with butter, and baked until golden. Serve them with warm marinara sauce as the “bloody” dip — creepy yet delicious.
They’re festive, family-friendly, and a great addition to any Halloween spread. Plus, they’re easy to make with just a few ingredients.
🧰 Equipment Needed
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
- Rolling pin
- Knife or kitchen scissors
- Pastry brush
- Small saucepan (to warm marinara)
🛒 Ingredients
🍅 Condiments:
- 1 cup marinara sauce (for dipping “blood”)
🌿 Dry Ingredients & Baking Needs:
- All-purpose flour (for dusting)
- 1 lb pizza dough
🧈 Dairy Products:
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
👩🍳 Directions
Step 1 – Preheat Oven
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step 2 – Shape the Bones
2. Roll out pizza dough on a lightly floured surface.
3. Cut dough into strips about 1 inch wide and 5–6 inches long.
4. Tie a small knot at each end of the strip to create a bone-like shape.
Step 3 – Make Them Cheesy
5. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese down the center of each strip before tying ends if you want stuffed bones.
6. Alternatively, shape the bones first, then sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan over the top.
Step 4 – Bake
7. Place shaped bones on prepared baking sheet.
8. Brush with melted butter and sprinkle with extra Parmesan.
9. Bake for 15–18 minutes, until golden brown and puffed.
Step 5 – Serve with Marinara Blood
10. Warm marinara sauce in a saucepan.
11. Serve bones hot with a side of marinara for dipping.
🍽️ Servings & Timing
- Servings: ~12 breadstick bones
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15–18 minutes
- Total Time: ~30–35 minutes
🧊 Storage & Reheating
- Refrigerator: Store leftovers in airtight container for 3 days.
- Freezer: Freeze shaped (unbaked) bones, then bake from frozen, adding 5 minutes.
- Reheating: Warm in oven at 350°F for 8–10 minutes until cheese melts again.
🥄 Variations
- Garlic Butter Bones: Mix garlic powder into melted butter before brushing.
- Spicy Bones: Sprinkle with chili flakes before baking.
- Herb Bones: Add Italian seasoning or fresh parsley on top for flavor.
- Cheese-Stuffed Bones: Roll dough around mozzarella sticks for gooey centers.
❓ 10 FAQs
- Can I use store-bought pizza dough?
Yes, it makes this recipe quick and easy. - What other cheeses work?
Cheddar, provolone, or a cheese blend are delicious too. - Do I have to stuff the bones?
Nope — you can just sprinkle cheese on top. - How do I make them extra golden?
Brush with butter halfway through baking. - Can I use crescent roll dough?
Yes, it will make softer, flakier bones. - Can I make these ahead?
Shape the bones and refrigerate up to 24 hours before baking. - Do I need a bone-shaped cutter?
Not at all — knots at each end mimic the look perfectly. - Can I serve with other dips?
Ranch, Alfredo, or spicy cheese dip all work. - How do I keep them soft?
Cover with a clean kitchen towel while cooling slightly. - Can kids help make these?
Absolutely — shaping the bones is a fun activity for little hands.
🏁 Conclusion
These Cheesy Halloween Breadstick Bones with Marinara Blood are equal parts spooky and delicious. Easy to make, kid-approved, and party-perfect, they’re the ultimate Halloween snack that looks creepy but tastes comforting.
Cheesy Halloween Breadstick Bones with Marinara “Blood” for Dipping
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll out pizza dough on a lightly floured surface.
- Cut dough into strips about 1 inch wide and 5–6 inches long.
- Tie a small knot at each end of the strip to create a bone-like shape.
- Sprinkle mozzarella cheese down the center of each strip before tying ends if you want stuffed bones.
- Alternatively, shape the bones first, then sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan over the top.
- Place shaped bones on prepared baking sheet.
- Brush with melted butter and sprinkle with extra Parmesan.
- Bake for 15–18 minutes, until golden brown and puffed.
- Warm marinara sauce in a saucepan.
- Serve bones hot with a side of marinara for dipping.
Notes
Yes, it makes this recipe quick and easy. What other cheeses work?
Cheddar, provolone, or a cheese blend are delicious too. Do I have to stuff the bones?
Nope — you can just sprinkle cheese on top. How do I make them extra golden?
Brush with butter halfway through baking. Can I use crescent roll dough?
Yes, it will make softer, flakier bones. Can I make these ahead?
Shape the bones and refrigerate up to 24 hours before baking. Do I need a bone-shaped cutter?
Not at all — knots at each end mimic the look perfectly. Can I serve with other dips?
Ranch, Alfredo, or spicy cheese dip all work. How do I keep them soft?
Cover with a clean kitchen towel while cooling slightly. Can kids help make these?
Absolutely — shaping the bones is a fun activity for little hands. 🏁 Conclusion
These Cheesy Halloween Breadstick Bones with Marinara Blood are equal parts spooky and delicious. Easy to make, kid-approved, and party-perfect, they’re the ultimate Halloween snack that looks creepy but tastes comforting.
