Crisp Cheese Breadsticks

Name: Crisp Cheese Breadsticks
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2 dozen.
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

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

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

Directions

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.