Recipe: Speedy Cheese Sticks

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From: Nancy,.SanFran

Speedy Cheese Sticks
Source: Family Circle - 11/1/00
Servings: 12

6 pcs string cheese
2 pkgs refrigerated soft breadstick dough
2 tbsps bottled pesto
1 egg white -- lightly beaten
2 tsps grated Parmesan cheese
1 c bottled spaghetti tomato sauce -- for dipping

Heat oven to 375 . Slice each piece of string cheese in half lengthwise. Lightly flour work surface and rolling pin.

Separate each package of breadstick dough into 12 strips. Lightly roll 2 strips to 1 1/2-inch width. Spread middle of 1 strip with scant 1/4 tsp pesto. Place string cheese half on top of pesto. Spread scant 1/4 tsp pesto over meddle of second strip of dough. Moisten edges with water. Place, pesto-side down, on top of cheese-topped strip; press edges together to seal. Repeat with remaining dough, pesto and cheese. Transfer cheese-bread sticks to ungreased baking sheet. Lightly brush with beaten egg white; sprinkle with Parmesan. With sharp knife, slash three 1/2-inch long vents in top of each stick.

Bake in 375 oven for 12-15 minutes or until golden and puffed. Heat spaghetti sauce in small saucepan. Let cheese sticks cool slightly. Serve with warmed spaghetti sauce for dipping.