Description
This Homemade Cheesy Garlic Breadsticks recipe delivers warm, gooey, and flavorful breadsticks perfect as a snack or appetizer. Made with easy-to-use pizza dough, garlic butter, and a blend of mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses, these breadsticks bake to golden perfection and pair wonderfully with marinara sauce for dipping.
Ingredients
Scale
Dough
- 1 pound pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
Garlic Butter Topping
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Cheese Topping
- 1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Garnish
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional)
For Serving
- Marinara sauce for dipping
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ease cleanup.
- Prepare the Dough: Roll out the pizza dough into a rectangle or oval shape approximately ½ inch thick and place it evenly on the prepared baking sheet.
- Make the Garlic Butter Mixture: In a small bowl, combine melted unsalted butter, minced garlic, and Italian seasoning, mixing thoroughly to blend the flavors.
- Brush Dough with Garlic Butter: Evenly brush the garlic butter mixture over the surface of the rolled-out dough, ensuring full coverage for maximum flavor.
- Add Cheese Toppings: Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese and grated Parmesan cheese generously over the garlic butter-coated dough.
- Bake the Breadsticks: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and the edges of the dough have turned golden brown.
- Cool and Garnish: Remove the breadsticks from the oven and let them cool slightly. Optionally, sprinkle chopped fresh parsley on top for a fresh, vibrant finish.
- Slice and Serve: Slice the baked dough into individual breadsticks and serve warm with marinara sauce for dipping.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the garlic butter mixture before brushing it onto the dough.
- You can substitute the dough with whole wheat or gluten-free options to suit dietary preferences.
