Description
These Spinach Artichoke Breadsticks combine the comforting flavors of spinach artichoke dip with the fun twist of garlic knots. Perfect as a flavorful appetizer or snack, they feature a cheesy, garlicky filling wrapped in soft, twisted breadsticks baked to golden perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
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 & 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 remove excess liquid, then further absorb moisture using paper towels. Set aside.
- Sauté Aromatics: Heat olive oil in a large sauté pan over medium heat. Add diced onions and cook 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: Lower heat to medium-low. Add lemon juice, Parmesan cheese, shredded mozzarella, cream cheese, chopped artichokes, kosher salt, paprika, and the drained spinach. Stir until fully combined and cook until the mixture just begins to simmer, about 5 minutes.
- Preheat Oven: Set oven to 400°F (204°C) to heat while preparing dough.
- Roll Dough: On a lightly floured surface, roll out pizza dough into an 8x10 inch rectangle.
- Spread Filling: Evenly spread the spinach artichoke mixture over the dough rectangle.
- Slice Dough: Cut the dough lengthwise into two 8x5 inch pieces, then cut each piece widthwise into eight 1-inch wide strips, yielding sixteen strips total.
- Twist Breadsticks: Pick up each strip and twist it 2-3 times, then place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake Breadsticks: Bake in the preheated oven for 16 minutes or until golden brown on top.
- Prepare Butter Topping: While baking, whisk together melted butter, Italian seasoning, and garlic salt.
- Brush and Serve: Remove breadsticks from oven and immediately brush the butter mixture on top. Serve warm.
Notes
- Pressing the spinach well is crucial to avoid soggy breadsticks.
- You can substitute fresh spinach wilted on the stovetop if preferred.
- Use store-bought pizza dough for convenience or homemade for best flavor.
- For a spicy kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the filling mixture.
- Serve with marinara sauce for dipping if desired.
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
