Cheesy Breadsticks

cooking_geek's Note:

Great with soup!

• Total Time: 35 mins
• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 8

• 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil or 2 teaspoons dried basil
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano or 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 can refrigerated breadstick dough
• 1 egg
• 1 tablespoon water

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 375°.
2. Spray 2 baking sheets with vegetable cooking spray.
3. In a small bowl, combine mozzarella, basil, garlic powder, oregano and pepper; mix well.
4. Set aside.
5. For breadsticks, unroll dough and separate breadsticks.
6. Cut each strip crosswise in half.
7. On a lightly floured surface, with floured fingertips, twist 2 dough halves together to form breadsticks.
8. Place 1" apart on prepared baking sheets.
9. Press ends to sheets to prevent unraveling.
10. In another small bowl, beat together egg and water.
11. Lightly brush tops of breadsticks with egg wash.
12. Sprinkle mozzarella mixture over breadsticks; turn and coat other side.
13. Bake breadsticks until golden brown, about 15 minutes.
14. Serve warm or at room temperature.