Description
These Homemade Cheesy Breadsticks are soft, buttery, and loaded with melted cheese, making them the perfect side dish or snack. Using simple ingredients like pizza dough, garlic, and a blend of mozzarella and Parmesan cheese, this easy-to-make recipe delivers warm, gooey breadsticks that are perfect for dipping in marinara sauce.
Ingredients
Base
- 1 pound pizza dough
Toppings
- 2 tbsp melted butter
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
For Serving
- Marinara sauce
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) to ensure it’s hot and ready for baking the breadsticks evenly.
- Prepare Dough: Roll the pizza dough out into a rectangle shape on a baking sheet, making sure it’s evenly spread to ensure uniform cooking.
- Add Butter and Garlic: Brush the rolled-out dough generously with melted butter, then sprinkle garlic powder evenly across the surface to infuse flavor.
- Add Cheeses: Top the dough with shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan cheeses, distributing them evenly for a gooey cheesy coverage.
- Season: Sprinkle Italian seasoning over the cheese to add an herby aromatic layer to your breadsticks.
- Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 12 to 15 minutes until the breadsticks turn golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Slice and Serve: Remove the breadsticks from the oven, slice them into portions, and serve warm with marinara sauce for dipping.
Notes
- Use fresh mozzarella for extra cheesiness and a creamier texture.
- Add red pepper flakes on top before baking for a spicy kick.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
