Parmesan Bacon Breadsticks

I came across this breadstick recipe about 20 years ago and have made it for countless occasions since. As much as I would like to give credit where credit is due, I can’t recall where it came from. One thing I know for sure though, they get devoured quickly!

The recipe (if you can call it that) is no-brainer and easy to make. There are only 3 ingredients… store-bought bread dough, bacon, and Parmesan cheese. All you have to do is wrap bread dough in bacon then bake. Once out of the oven, coat with Parmesan cheese and enjoy!!!

Recipe highlights:

• Preheat oven to 375° F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Unroll bread dough and spread into a rectangle. Starting on one of the longer sides, cut dough into 1-inch thick strips.
• Working with the breadstick on the work surface, coil a strip of bacon around each it.
• Transfer to the baking sheet. Bake for 18-22 minutes or until bacon is crispy and cooked through.
• Coat hot breadsticks in grated Parmesan cheese, then serve!
• Detailed instructions are in the recipe card section below.

Variations:

These babies are perfect as is, but they are super versatile. Here are some variation ideas:

• Make spicy with red pepper flakes or minced up pickled peppers added to the Parmesan cheese.
• Pizza dough can be substituted for bread dough.
• Combine or replace Parmesan with other cheeses, such as Pecorino Romano or Asiago.
• Serve with a dipping sauce of your choice.

Storing and reheating:

Refrigeration: Allow to cool completely before storing. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat in an oven or microwave until hot throughout.

Freezing: Allow to cool completely. Freeze the baked breadsticks in airtight container or freezer bag. Freeze for up to 3 months.

Reheat in the microwave or in a 350° F oven until heated through. If reheating from frozen, the breadsticks require just a little more cooking time. 

Pro tips:

• Avoid thick cut bacon as they require a longer cook time than the breadsticks.
• Keep the bread dough on the work surface while wrapping bacon around it to prevent gravity from overstretching the dough.
• If the cheese does not stick to the breadsticks, dip the breadstick into the bacon fat in the baking sheet. The fat will help the cheese adhere. If there isn’t enough bacon fat, use olive oil or melted butter.
• Using parchment paper for easy release of baked breadsticks is recommended, but optional.

The next time you are looking for bacon recipe ideas or bacon recipe in the oven, these tasty little breadsticks are what you’re looking for!

Recommended supplies:

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• Pizza wheel—makes slicing bread dough into strips easy. This stainless steel pizza cutter is BPA-free and dishwasher safe.
• Baking sheet—this half sheet baking sheet is durable, heavy duty, nonstick, and warp resistant.
• Parchment paper is optional. It works best to prevent sticking. This brand is unbleached and chlorine free.

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