I’ve been making this EASY BACON appetizer for years. So simple and fun, that even my husband Peter likes to help make them!
The best part is, they can be made a day or two before you need them. I added cayenne (for heat) and fresh nutmeg to Food Network’s original mix.
Ingredients
1 cup grated parmesan
2 teaspoons garlic salt or powder
1 teaspoon of cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon of freshly grated nutmeg
24 slices bacon
24 long breadsticks (with sesame if avaialable)
You will also need: parchment paper
Directions
Preheat oven to 350
Line cookie sheet with parchment paper.
In a medium size mixing bowl, combine the parmesan, garlic salt, cayenne and nutmeg.
GENTLY wrap each breadstick with a slice of bacon (so breadsticks don’t break), then place wrapped bread sticks on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper. If you break one, just cut bacon to fit and add to sheet. No one will care if the pieces are small.
Bake for 15 minutes or until bacon is cooked to your liking.
Next, roll the breadsticks in cheese & spices. Do this while bacon and breadsticks are still warm, then set aside and let cool. (Peter loves this part!)
Can be made a day ahead and even taste great cold! I’ve even chopped up leftovers and used them as salad croutons!
Recipe on FoodNetwork.com (Note: I added Cayenne & Nutmeg)
(Originally posted 7/16/09)
my last bite... 
Of all the dishes I’ve had with bacon, not one came close to tasting as good as your breadsticks. I love these. I’ll never forget the Eat My Blog bake sale. It was like the perfect breakfast snack!
PS: Go Giants!
Was epic!!! Especially with YOUR BACON! http://www.flickr.com/photos/mylastbite/4151018407/in/set-72157623688472344/