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Football Spinach Dip Breadsticks Recipe

Football Spinach Dip Breadsticks Recipe
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These Football Spinach Dip Breadsticks are a fun and savory appetizer perfect for game day or any party. Featuring a creamy spinach and cheese filling wrapped in crispy pizza dough, they are baked until golden and finished with melted butter and string cheese laces for a playful football look.

Ingredients

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Spinach Dip Filling

  • 10 oz Frozen Chopped Spinach (thawed and squeezed dry)
  • 6 oz Cream Cheese (softened)
  • 1–2 cloves Garlic (minced)
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Onion Powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon Pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon Chili Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
  • 1/2 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
  • 1/2 cup Grated Mozzarella Cheese (divided from 1 cup total)

Additional Ingredients

  • 1 cup Grated Mozzarella Cheese (divided, 1/2 cup for filling, 1/2 cup for topping)
  • 1 tube Refrigerated Thin Crust Pizza Crust
  • 2 tablespoons Butter (melted)
  • String Cheese (for football laces and stripes, quantity as needed)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit to ensure it’s ready for baking the breadsticks to a golden perfection.
  2. Prepare Spinach Dip Mixture: In a large bowl, beat together the thawed and drained chopped spinach and softened cream cheese until well combined. Add the minced garlic, salt, onion powder, pepper, chili powder, and Italian seasoning, mixing thoroughly. Then stir in the grated Parmesan cheese and half of the mozzarella cheese (1/2 cup), mixing until all ingredients are evenly blended.
  3. Shape the Breadsticks: Using the refrigerated thin crust pizza dough, shape the filled dough according to the football shape instructions detailed in the referenced blog post (https://wp.me/p405LX-4BW/). This step is key to giving the breadsticks their football appearance.
  4. Bake the Breadsticks: Place the shaped football breadsticks on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for about 22 minutes, or until the breadsticks are golden brown and cooked through.
  5. Add Toppings and Details: While the breadsticks bake, cut the string cheese into strips as directed in the blog post. Once baked, brush the top of the breadsticks with melted butter to add flavor and help with browning. Then, arrange the string cheese strips on top to create football laces and stripes, giving the breadsticks their signature look.
  6. Serve Warm: Serve the football spinach dip breadsticks warm for the best flavor and texture. They make an excellent appetizer or party snack.

Notes

  • Make sure to thoroughly squeeze out excess water from the thawed spinach to avoid soggy filling.
  • Softening the cream cheese before mixing helps achieve a smooth, creamy texture.
  • The shaping instructions are crucial for the football design; follow the linked blog post carefully.
  • Use string cheese for the best visual effect for football laces, slicing it into thin strips.
  • Serve immediately for warm, melty goodness, or reheat gently if made ahead.

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Keywords: spinach dip breadsticks, football breadsticks, game day appetizers, party snacks, spinach cheese breadsticks

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