CRISP CHEESE BREADSTICKS

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This recipe is a great way to use up day-old bread. They are great served alongside soup or salad. And guests at my card game parties love them as appetizers.-Elizabeth Tonn, Waukesha, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 jar (5 ounces) sharp American cheese spread
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 egg white
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1 unsliced loaf (1 pound) day-old white or wheat bread

Steps:

In a small bowl, combine the cheese spread, butter, egg white, Italian seasoning and garlic powder; beat until fluffy and blended., Remove crust from bread. Cut loaf in half widthwise. Cut each half horizontally into thirds; cut each portion lengthwise into fourths. (Strips will measure about 4 in. x 1 in. x 1 in.) , Spread cheese mixture over all sides of strips; place 2 in. apart on a greased baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 12-15 minutes or until lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 203 calories, Fat 12g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 30mg cholesterol, Sodium 477mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.