Servings: 12

½ lb. Jimmy Dean Sausage browned & finely crumbled ½ lb. Jimmy Dean Sausage browned & finely crumbled
1 sm pinch Red pepper flakes – or a lot depending on what you like 1 sm pinch Red pepper flakes - or a lot depending on what you like
1 package of 12 Pillsbury (or any other brand) refrigerator Breadsticks 1 package of 12 Pillsbury (or any other brand) refrigerator Breadsticks
¼ cup grated or shredded parmesan cheese - divided ¼ cup grated or shredded parmesan cheese - divided
¼ cup finely chopped parsley, fresh / or 2 tbsp dried ¼ cup finely chopped parsley, fresh / or 2 tbsp dried

Preheat oven to according to package instructions.
Mix together cooked sausage, red pepper flakes, and 1 Tbsp of the Parmesan cheese.
Open package of bread sticks. Separate bread sticks on lightly floured cutting board. Top each piece of dough with some of the sausage, pressing gently down into the surface of the dough. Sprinkle a bit of the parsley and more Parmesan over the sausage. Press down gently. Don't fret if your "sticks" look a little messy…they will bake up beautifully.
Using fingers "twist" dough, pinching each end to seal. Repeat with all 12 bread sticks.
Using a sharp knife, cut each bread stick in half and place on a baking sheet covered with parchment paper. Bake for about 12 to 15 minutes or until the dough is golden brown and puffy.
If you are not serving immediately, reheat uncovered in a low temp oven right before you are ready to eat.

Dip Recipe(s) for party sticks:  Dip Recipe(s) for party sticks:
Blackberry-Balsamic Dip - In a small bowl combine ½ cup seedless blackberry jam, 2 tbsp water, and 1 to 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar. Heat to melt jam in the microwave. Whisk to make it smooth. Serve alongside the party sticks. Taste and adjust flavors.  Blackberry-Balsamic Dip - In a small bowl combine ½ cup seedless blackberry jam, 2 tbsp water, and 1 to 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar. Heat to melt jam in the microwave. Whisk to make it smooth. Serve alongside the party sticks. Taste and adjust flavors.
Orangey Mustard Dip – In a small bowl whisk together ½ cup orange marmalade, 1 tbsp water, and 1 to 2 tsp Minnesota Mustard #3 or any spicy mustard until well mixed. Serve with party sticks. Taste & adjust flavors.  Orangey Mustard Dip - In a small bowl whisk together ½ cup orange marmalade, 1 tbsp water, and 1 to 2 tsp Minnesota Mustard #3 or any spicy mustard until well mixed. Serve with party sticks. Taste & adjust flavors.