Description
These Spinach Artichoke Breadsticks combine the rich flavors of garlic knots and classic spinach artichoke dip into a delicious, shareable appetizer. Made with a creamy mixture of spinach, artichokes, cheeses, and herbs, wrapped in soft pizza dough and baked to golden perfection, these twisted breadsticks are perfect for game day or any casual gathering.
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 Spinach: Cook the spinach according to package instructions. Once cooked, press it in a colander to drain excess liquid, then press with paper towels to absorb remaining moisture. Set aside.
- Sauté Onions and Garlic: Heat olive oil in a large sauté pan over medium heat. Add diced onions and sauté for 4-5 minutes, stirring often. Add minced garlic and cook for another 1-2 minutes.
- Combine Filling Ingredients: Stir in lemon juice, Parmesan cheese, mozzarella cheese, cream cheese, chopped artichokes, kosher salt, paprika, and the drained spinach. Mix well, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook until the mixture begins to simmer, about 5 minutes.
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F to prepare for baking the breadsticks.
- Roll Dough: On a lightly floured surface, roll the pizza dough into an 8”x10” rectangle.
- Spread Filling: Evenly spread the spinach artichoke mixture on top of the rolled-out dough.
- Cut Dough into Strips: Slice the dough lengthwise into two 8”x5” pieces. Then cut each piece widthwise into eight 1-inch wide strips, totaling sixteen strips.
- Twist Breadsticks: Pick up each strip and twist it 2-3 times to form twisted breadsticks. Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake Breadsticks: Bake in the preheated oven for 16 minutes or until golden brown on top.
- Prepare Butter Topping: While baking, whisk together the melted butter, Italian seasoning, and garlic salt.
- Brush and Serve: Remove breadsticks from the oven and brush the seasoned butter mixture over the top. Serve warm for best flavor.
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can sprinkle additional Parmesan or mozzarella on top before baking.
- Make sure to drain the spinach well to avoid soggy dough.
- Use room temperature cream cheese to ensure smooth mixing with other ingredients.
- These breadsticks make a perfect appetizer for parties or game days.
- If you prefer a spicier kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the filling.
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
