GREEK BREADSTICKS

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Get ready for rave reviews with these crisp breadsticks twisted with Greek-inspired goodness. Best served fresh from the oven. -Jane Whittaker, Pensacola, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 32 breadsticks.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1/4 cup marinated quartered artichoke hearts, drained
2 tablespoons pitted Greek olives
1 package (17.3 ounces) frozen puff pastry, thawed
1 carton (6-1/2 ounces) spreadable spinach and artichoke cream cheese
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1 large egg
1 tablespoon water
2 teaspoons sesame seeds
Refrigerated tzatziki sauce, optional

Steps:

Place artichokes and olives in a food processor; cover and pulse until finely chopped. Unfold 1 pastry sheet on a lightly floured surface; spread half of the cream cheese over half of pastry. Top with half of the artichoke mixture. Sprinkle with half of the Parmesan cheese. Fold plain half over filling; press gently to seal., Repeat with remaining pastry, cream cheese, artichoke mixture and Parmesan cheese. Whisk egg and water; brush over tops. Sprinkle with sesame seeds. Cut each rectangle into sixteen 3/4-in.-wide strips. Twist strips several times; place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets., Bake at 400° for 12-14 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm, with tzatziki sauce if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 101 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 104mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.