These bacon breadsticks are savory and salty with bacon, zucchini, and cheese. They make a delicious appetizer to accompany any meal whether it be soup and salad or a full roast dinner.
To make the bacon breadsticks, you begin by making a yeast-based dough with flour, salt, yeast, milk, butter, and egg. Then, once the dough has risen, half of it gets rolled out and topped with shredded zucchini and cheese before being topped with the remaining half of the dough. After that, it gets cut into strips, and each strip is topped with a slice of bacon before being twisted and baked. The resulting breadsticks are so tantalizing with the bacon flavor and fluffy texture.
What are Bacon Breadsticks?
Bacon breadsticks are sticks of bread that contain bacon, shredded zucchini, and cheese in them. The dough contains yeast, which gives the breadsticks that classic bread flavor and texture. While you could enjoy them as a snack or appetizer, they are particularly good served as part of a dinner with soup or stew, or roast meat like chicken or roast beef.
Pro Tips
- Don’t overheat the milk for the dough. The best temperature is between 100 F and 110 F (37.7 C and 43.4 C).
- Keep the dough in a warm location in your home to ensure it rises sufficiently.
- If the bacon strips you have are longer than the strips of breadstick dough that you cut, you can trim the bacon so it fits better.
- You can use whatever type of cheese you enjoy the best as long as it is shreddable and meltable.
Frequently Asked Questions
What Should You Eat Breadsticks With?
You can eat breadsticks with any meal you enjoy the best, but they are particularly good with a soup or stew so that you can dip them in to pick up the sauce. However, you could also serve them with a dipping sauce such as ranch, hummus, or even tomato sauce if desired.
What Cheese Should Be Used in Bacon Breadsticks?
You should use a cheese that is easy to grate and can melt easily in the breadsticks. Mozzarella, swiss, provolone, and cheddar are all great options.
Can I Add Other Ingredients to the Breadstick Filling?
Yes, you could add other vegetables if desired but they should be chopped or shredded very finely. Carrots are great as you can shred them easily but you could also use very finely chopped bell peppers, mushrooms, or spinach. Alternatively, you could spread the dough with sauces such as pesto, tomato sauce, or olive tapenade if you want to get more creative.
How to Store Bacon Breadsticks
The bacon breadsticks should be stored in a sealed container in the fridge until you are ready to serve them. Then, you can warm them up in the oven before you eat them. They should stay fresh for up to 3 to 4 days.
Ingredients
How to Make Cheesy Zucchini Bacon Breadsticks
Cut the dough in half and roll each portion into squares.
In a bowl, stir the flour with the salt. Add the yeast, milk, melted butter, and egg, and knead until a smooth dough has formed. Allow it to rise for 1 hour.
Top one of the squares of dough with the cheese and zucchini.
Cut the dough in half and roll each portion into squares.
Place a strip of bacon on top of each strip of dough and twist it. Bake in a 356 F (180 C) oven for 25 minutes.
Top one of the squares of dough with the cheese and zucchini.
Serve and enjoy!
Place the other square of dough on top and cut the dough into strips.
Place a strip of bacon on top of each strip of dough and twist it. Bake in a 356 F (180 C) oven for 25 minutes.
Serve and enjoy!
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