Bacon-Wrapped Breadsticks Appetizer
Bacon-Wrapped Breadsticks Appetizer sprinkled with spicy Parmesan and served with Basil Pesto is a perfectly simple snack for your next party!
Servings: 24 breadsticks
Calories: 106kcal
Ingredients
- 24 hard breadsticks {I used Stella D'Oro, Original}
- 12 slices thin-cut bacon
- 1 cup grated, Parmigiano Reggiano cheese
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne powder
- 1 cup basil pesto for dipping, if desired
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- Cut bacon in half. Grab one slice of bacon and wrap it around each breadstick, and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until bacon is browned.
- While the breadsticks are baking, mix the Parmesan cheese, cayenne pepper, and garlic powder together in a small bowl.
- Roll the Bacon-Wrapped Breadsticks Appetizer in the cheese mixture when they come out of the oven. Be careful, they are HOT!
- Let cool and serve at room temperature. Like I said, I really enjoy dipping mine into Basil Pesto.
Notes
- I used un-cured, all-natural Hormel bacon for mine. Each brand may vary in size, but make sure you get the thin kind.
- Twist the bacon around each breadstick, but don’t pull it too tight as you go around or the breadsticks will bend as the bacon shrinks up.
- I used a combination of plain and sesame breadsticks. It is really just personal preference, use your favorite.
- A 1/4 teaspoon of cayenne powder gives these breadsticks a bit of heat, but it is not overpowering. Adjust as needed to fit your tastes, or leave it out all together if you prefer.
- All ovens bake differently so cooking times are approximate based on my oven.
Nutrition
Calories: 106kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 245mg | Potassium: 26mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 254IU | Calcium: 67mg | Iron: 1mg