Breadsticks with Alfredo Sauce
This dish features five golden-brown signature breadsticks that are baked until soft and fluffy. Each breadstick is brushed with a savory buttery garlic and parsley blend. They are served warm in a basket alongside a ramekin of rich, creamy Alfredo sauce specifically for dipping.
Price
Prices can vary by location and whether you are ordering via a delivery app, but the standard range is:
- Standalone Appetizer: $8.29 – $9.29
- As an Add-on: Many pasta dishes include one breadstick; additional single breadsticks are typically around $1.49 – $1.99 each.
Calories
The calorie count for a full order (5 breadsticks + sauce) is high due to the butter and cream content:
- Overall Calories: 1,500 – 1,510 kcal
- Breadsticks only (5 count): ~700–750 kcal
- Alfredo Dipping Sauce: ~750–800 kcal
Ingredients
While Applebee’s uses proprietary recipes, the primary components include:
- Breadsticks: Enriched wheat flour, water, sugar, and yeast.
- Buttery Garlic Topping: Soybean oil and/or butter, salt, garlic powder, and dried parsley.
- Alfredo Sauce: Heavy cream, white cheddar cheese, Parmesan cheese, butter, garlic, and black pepper. It may also contain cornstarch or flour as a thickener.
Nutrition
The following values are for a complete serving (5 breadsticks and dipping sauce):
| Metric | Value |
| Total Fat | 90g – 95g |
| Saturated Fat | 43g |
| Trans Fat | 2g |
| Cholesterol | 180mg |
| Sodium | 2,570mg |
| Total Carbohydrates | 137g – 139g |
| Dietary Fiber | 6g |
| Total Sugars | 19g |
| Protein | 38g – 46g |
Allergens
Applebee’s identifies the following major allergens in this dish:
- Milk: Present in the breadstick topping and the Alfredo sauce.
- Wheat/Gluten: The breadsticks are made from wheat flour.
- Soy: Often found in the vegetable oil used for the bread and the garlic topping.
- Egg: Sometimes present in the bread dough or sauce stabilizers depending on the supplier.
