Friday, May 3, 2013

PEPPERONI ARTICHOKE BREADSTICK FOCACCIA



Yes, this does taste as good as it looks! Easy to make and soooo yummy, BREADSTICK FOCACCIA has quickly become a family favorite here at StoneGable. 







This recipe falls into the "IT'S NOT ROCKET SCIENCE" category. It can be morphed into so many different tastes.  Today's focaccia was made with pepperoni and marinaded artichoke hearts... plus some roasted vegetables we had leftover in the frig!

How about making a sweet breakfast focaccia using cinnamon sugar and butter! YUM!

There are as many options as you have ideas!

And the great bonus is that it is soooooo pretty... a real swirly treat for the eyes!








PEPPERONI ARTICHOKE BREADSTICK FOCACCIA

1 can of Pillsbury Refrigerated Breadsticks
pepperoni, one package
marinaded artichoke hearts, small jar
olive oil
basil, fresh and cut into chiffonades


Preheat oven to 375degrees.

Remove breadsticks from can and separate.

Starting at the center of  a parchment lined baking sheet begin to coil the breadsticks into a loose spiral adding pepperoni and artichokes as you go. Make sure to pinch the ends of the breadsticks together.










Lightly drizzle with olive oil.

Bake for 20-25 minutes, until browned and puffy.








Drizzle with more olive oil and sprinkle with basil.








Cut into wedges to serve. I like to serve a dipping bowl filled with marinara sauce on the side.






Other options:
bacon
pesto
cheese
ham
chopped broccoli
caramelized onions
pancetta
roasted garlic
sundried tomatoes
chopped black olives
fresh herbs
roasted red peppers
chopped mushrooms
anything you can put on a pizza!

For a sweet treat... add cinnamon and sugar. Make a glaze out of confectioner's sugar and milk and drizzle over the top.

PRINTABLE RECIPE





ENJOY!


25 comments:

  1. Looks almost too pretty to eat, but I'd dig right in!

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  2. Wow, that looks delicious! Can't wait to try it...
    Linda
    mysewwhatblog.blogspot.com

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  3. Looks scrumptious. Can't wait to try it.
    Yvonne, you have the best looking food.

    Denise

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  4. Wow!! Looks fabulous, am so making this! xo

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  5. What a fun idea! You always have something new and different to share, Yvonne. Can't wait to try this one.

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  6. Yvonne, my tummy is always grumbling after I read your food posts. You are one of the most creative cooks I know. Thanks for sharing all of your knowledge and especially this easy recipe.

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  7. Looks like a meat flower-- and I mean that in the nicest way. This would be such a hit at a get together! Great idea!!!!

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  8. This would be fabulous at a party too. Joe would LOVE this. Your photos are beautiful too. Have a GREAT weekend. I have my birthday group coming here tonight and we are going to an evening wedding tomorrow. XOXO

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  9. I am SALIVATING Yvonne....somehow this doesn't look diet friendly! Whats a girl to do but drool over the images that look good enough to eat! I can only imagine how GOOD this is!! Enjoy your weekend.

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  10. It's not rocket science is my kind of recipe..LOL
    This looks amazing and so much fun to make..and eat. Can't wait to try it.

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  11. I absolutely can't wait to try this!

    XO,
    Jane

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  12. Oh, my goodness! So yummy! My mind is dreaming up all kinds of things to put in this pretty focaccia spiral. Thanks so much for sharing! I'm pinning it. Have a wonderful weekend!
    Blessings,
    Nici

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  13. this looks very fun, fast and doable and beautiful too!

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  14. Oh YES! A little sundried tomato, bacon and black olives too please! What a fun bread with endless variations! I'm wishing I had ingredients for the sweet version this morning! Beautiful photos~ I had to pin to Our Daily Bread board :)

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  15. Wow...not only does it look so delicious...it is so pretty...!!!

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  16. WOW - Stunning is the word that comes to mind. So impressive and delicious looking.

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  17. I have been waiting impatiently for this all week! and oh wow, it's worth the wait, the picture of the uncooked bread rolled up and ready for the oven is swoon worthy! I can't wait to try endless variations of this, thank you so much! My family is going to love this!
    Jenna

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  18. OMGosh! That looks way too yummy for words!!! I am definitely going to have to try this one! :D
    Hugs,
    Beth P

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  19. Yvonne,
    What a gorgeous breakfast for making your family feel special, indeed!!!
    Sounds easy, peasy, too!!!
    Would be perfect for overnight guest, also!!!
    My kinda of breakfast!!!
    Thanks for sharing!!!
    Fondly,
    Pat

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  20. I usually do a roll up similar to this with crescent, but love the idea of breadstick spiral, I probably would spread a little pesto on the breadsticks too!
    Going to try this for sure! thanks!

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  21. I just pinned your Breadstick Focaccia recipe, thanks for sharing! Looks delicious.
    Best,
    Gloria

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  22. Fantastic idea! We ran with it, using from 1-4 bread sticks for DIY parties for both Kids & Teens. Great fun was had at both parties. For the kid's (birthday) party, we supplied various flavors of baking chips and the kids brought their own favorite candies. Chocolate candies were poked in before baking, hard/other candies poked in after. he Teens brought their own favorites add-ins; including partially cooked chicken livers, baby corn, water chestnuts and various cheeses thy cut into thin strips and inserted into their spirals. Thanks for the very versatile idea!!

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  23. Made this last weekend for my family and had to come back to tell you it was gone in 5 minutes - no kidding - 5 minutes. Delish!

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