Description
Deliciously cheesy and savory Spinach Artichoke Breadsticks combine the flavors of spinach artichoke dip with soft, twisted pizza dough breadsticks. Perfect as a flavorful appetizer or snack, these golden-baked breadsticks are brushed with a garlic herb butter for an irresistible finish.
Ingredients
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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 spinach: Cook the spinach according to package instructions. Press it in a colander to drain as much liquid as possible, then use paper towels to soak up extra moisture. Set aside.
- Sauté onions: Heat olive oil in a large sauté pan over medium heat. Add diced onions and sauté for 4-5 minutes, stirring frequently until softened.
- Add garlic: Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Combine filling ingredients: Add lemon juice, Parmesan, mozzarella, cream cheese, chopped artichoke hearts, kosher salt, paprika, and drained spinach to the pan. Stir to combine, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook until the mixture begins to simmer, about 5 minutes.
- Preheat oven: Set oven temperature to 400°F to prepare for baking.
- Roll dough: On a lightly floured surface, roll pizza dough into an 8”x10” rectangle.
- Spread filling: Evenly spread the spinach artichoke mixture over the dough rectangle.
- Slice dough: Cut the dough lengthwise into two 8”x5” pieces. Then cut each piece widthwise into eight 1” wide strips, creating a total of sixteen 1”x5” strips.
- Twist breadsticks: Pick up each strip and twist it 2-3 times to form twisted breadsticks. Place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake breadsticks: Bake in the preheated oven for 16 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Prepare butter topping: While baking, whisk melted butter with Italian seasoning and garlic salt.
- Brush and serve: Remove breadsticks from oven and brush with the seasoned butter mixture. Serve warm for best flavor.
Notes
- Pressing the spinach well is crucial to avoid soggy breadsticks.
- Use room temperature cream cheese for easier mixing and smoother filling.
- Twist the dough strips evenly for uniform breadsticks that bake consistently.
- These breadsticks make a fantastic game day appetizer or party snack.
- You can substitute fresh spinach if preferred; just cook and drain thoroughly before using.
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
