Chili Bacon Breadsticks

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350u00b0F.

2. 2

   Let bacon stand at room temperature to soften slightly, about 10 minutes.

3. 3

   Wrap one bacon slice gently in a spiral around each breadstick and arrange on a tray. (Breadsticks may be wrapped 4 hours ahead and chilled, covered).

4. 4

   In a shallow dish long enough to fit breadsticks stir together sugar and chili powder until combined well, pressing out any lumps with the back of a fork.

5. 5

   Roll each breadstick gently in mixture, coating bacon well, and arrange about 1/2-inch apart on rack of a broiler pan.

6. 6

   Bake breadsticks 20 minutes, or until coating is carmelized and bacon is deep golden. Loosen breadsticks gently from rack with a metal spatula and cool until firm enough to pick up, about 10-15 minutes. (Bacon will become crisp and breadsticks will harden as they cool.).

7. 7

   Serve breadsticks at room temperature.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.