Italian Dipping Sticks Food

ITALIAN DIPPING STICKS

Steps:

• Unroll breadstick dough; cut each piece in half widthwise and separate. In a large resealable plastic bag, combine Parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning. Add dough pieces, a few at a time, and shake to coat. , Place on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 375° for 10-13 minutes or until golden brown., Meanwhile, place pizza sauce in a microwave-safe bowl. Cover; microwave on high for 1-2 minutes or until bubbly. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. Microwave 1 minute longer or until cheese is melted. Serve with breadsticks.

CARRABBA'S ITALIAN DIP MIX

Steps:

• Grind together and put 1 tablespoon of mixture on plate.
• Pour extra virgin olive oil over and mix together with mixture.
• Dip warm french bread in the mixture.

ITALIAN CHEESE STICKS

Steps:

• Line a baking sheet with parchment.
• Lightly roll out the sheet of pastry into a 10-by-12-inch rectangle, then brush with the melted butter. Sprinkle over the mozzarella, 1/2 cup of the Parmesan, the oregano and basil. Using a rolling pin, press the cheese into the pastry. Cut the 12-inch side of the pastry into 12 strips. Twist each strip about 5 times and transfer to the prepared baking sheet. Place in the freezer for 20 minutes.
• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• Mix together the egg and 1 teaspoon water in a small bowl. Brush the strips with the egg mixture and sprinkle over the remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan. Bake until golden brown and puffed, 10 to 12 minutes. Let cool before removing from the baking sheet. Serve the cheese sticks with warm marinara alongside.

ITALIAN DIPPING OIL (FOR BREAD)

Steps:

• Pour olive oil into a shallow bowl.
• Add basil, garlic and pepper.
• Stir with a spoon to evenly distribute ingredients.
• Serve with warm bread.
• ~NOTE~Use a good quality olive oil and fresh basil and garlic for best results.
• More garlic can be added if desired.

ITALIAN HERB DIPPING OIL

Steps:

• Mix all herbs together in a small bowl and add as much oil as you wish for desired flavor.
• Use a crusty Italian bread for dipping.

PAULA DEENS ITALIAN CHICKEN STICKS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• In a pie plate or platter, combine the bread crumbs, Parmesan, thyme, basil, oregano, salt, garlic powder, and red pepper.
• Dip the chicken strips in the melted butter, then dredge them in the bread crumb mixture.
• Place the chicken strips in a single layer on a lightly greased baking sheet.
• Bake for 20 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through.
• Serve the chicken sticks hot with marinara sauce, or serve hot or cold with honey mustard.