Pair these breadsticks with your favorite pasta or egg dish. They’re a tasty substitute for bacon and toast at brunch or any time.
—MARIA REGAKIS SAUGUS, MA
START TO FINISH: 30 MIN. • MAKES: 1 DOZEN
6 thin slices prosciutto or deli ham
1 tube (11 ounces) refrigerated breadsticks
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1/4 teaspoon fennel seed, crushed
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1. Preheat oven to 375°. Cut each slice of prosciutto into four thin strips. Unroll dough; separate into breadsticks. Top each with two strips prosciutto, pressing gently to adhere. Twist each breadstick; place on ungreased baking sheet, pressing the ends down firmly. Brush with beaten egg.
2. Combine fennel and pepper; sprinkle over breadsticks. Bake breadsticks for 10-13 minutes or until golden brown.
PER SERVING 1 breadstick equals 86 cal., 2 g fat (1 g sat. fat), 8 mg chol., 323 mg sodium, 13 g carb., trace fiber, 4 g pro. Diabetic Exchange: 1 starch.