SOFT ASIAGO CHEESE CANDY CANES

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Relish these cheesy breadsticks twisted into candy canes and served with pesto - a delicious appetizer!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Time 1h

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 package (16 ounces) hot roll mix
1 egg
2 tablespoons butter or margarine, softened
1 cup water
1 3/4 cups grated Asiago cheese
1 teaspoon red food color
1 egg, beaten
1/3 cup olive or vegetable oil
3 tablespoons basil pesto

Steps:

Heat oven to 375°. Line 2 cookie sheets with cooking parchment paper. Make roll mix as directed on package, using 1 egg, the butter and water, and adding cheese to dough when mixing.
Divide dough in half. Mix food color into half of dough. Divide each half into 24 pieces; roll each piece on lightly floured surface into 8-inch rope. Twist 1 red and 1 plain rope together; press ends to seal. Form each twist into candy cane shape. Place candy canes 2 inches apart on cookie sheets; brush with beaten egg. Let stand 5 minutes before baking.
Bake 10 to 15 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from cookie sheet to wire rack; serve warm or cool slightly.
Mix oil and pesto. Serve breadsticks with pesto oil for dipping. Store breadsticks in tightly sealed container at room temperature up to 24 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 125, Carbohydrate 9 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 1 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Breadstick, Sodium 250 mg