Easy Homemade Cheesy Breadsticks Recipe

Hi, I’m Sam from dishfoody.com, where comforting classics get a fresh twist. Easy Homemade Cheesy Breadsticks transform store-bought pizza dough into garlicky buttery cheese pulls ready in 20 minutes. These crowd-pleasing sides serve 6 with golden crust and melty mozzarella perfection.

Why This Recipe Works

Pizza dough provides instant yeast structure without rising time. Garlic butter soaks into dough creating flavor infusion. Italian seasoning adds herbaceous depth. Mozzarella + Parmesan combo melts stretchy while adding nutty sharpness. Pizza cutter slicing creates perfect pull-apart portions.

Ingredients & Prep

1 lb store-bought pizza dough, 4 tbsp butter melted, 1 tbsp minced garlic, 1 tsp Italian seasoning divided, ½ tsp kosher salt, 2 cups shredded mozzarella, ¼ cup grated Parmesan, marinara sauce dipping.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Preheat oven 425°F. Coat baking sheet olive oil. Roll pizza dough into 12×16-inch rectangle on prepared sheet. Mix melted butter + garlic; brush evenly over dough. Sprinkle ½ tsp Italian seasoning + salt over butter. Layer mozzarella + Parmesan evenly. Sprinkle remaining Italian seasoning. Bake 12-15 minutes until cheese bubbles golden. Slice 12 lengthwise + 3 crosswise creating 36 breadsticks. Serve warm with marinara.

Flavor Variations

Storage Tips

Room temperature airtight 1 day. Refrigerate 3 days; reheat 350°F 5 minutes. Freeze baked 2 months; excellent air fryer revival.

FAQs

Dough sticky? Dust hands + surface lightly with flour. Cheese greasy? Use freshly shredded + low-moisture mozzarella. Not crispy? Elevate middle rack + bake extra 2 minutes.

Conclusion

Easy Homemade Cheesy Breadsticks deliver pizzeria perfection through sheet pan simplicity garlicky, gooey, pull-apart bliss.

Easy Homemade Cheesy Breadsticks Recipe

Print Recipe

Homemade Cheesy Breadsticks transform simple pizza dough into golden, garlicky cheese perfection. Buttery garlic base, gooey mozzarella, and crispy edges make these better than takeout. Perfect pizza night sidekick for Pinterest family favorite boards.

• Author: ssam
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Yield: 16 breadsticks 1x
• Category: Side Dish
• Method: Baking
• Cuisine: Italian-American
• Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

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• Dough:
• 1 lb pizza dough (homemade or store-bought)
• 2 tbsp olive oil (for pan)
• Garlic Butter:
• 4 tbsp unsalted butter (melted)
• 3 garlic cloves (minced)
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• ½ tsp kosher salt
• Cheese Topping:
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella
• ½ cup shredded Parmesan
• 1 tsp dried parsley (or fresh chopped)
• Marinara sauce (for dipping)

Instructions

• 1. Preheat oven 425°F. Coat baking sheet with olive oil.
• 2. Roll pizza dough into 12×16″ rectangle directly on pan.
• 3. Mix melted butter, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt. Brush generously over dough.
• 4. Sprinkle mozzarella evenly, then Parmesan. Dust with parsley.
• 5. Use pizza cutter to score 1″ wide strips (don’t cut through completely).
• 6. Bake 12-15 mins until cheese bubbles golden, edges crispy.
• 7. Slice along score marks. Brush with reserved garlic butter. Serve hot.

Notes

• Fresh garlic > powder for maximum flavor punch.
• Score before baking = perfect portions, easy slicing.
• Room temp dough rolls easiest. Let sit 30 mins if cold.
• Broil 1 min at end for extra golden cheese bubbles.
• Freeze baked: reheat 375°F 8 mins from frozen.
• Make ahead: assemble, cover, fridge up to 8 hours.
• Double cheese for ultimate pull-apart effect.
• 12-16 sticks. Crowd-pleaser guaranteed.

Nutrition

• Serving Size: 1 breadstick
• Calories: 165
• Sugar: 1g
• Sodium: 380mg
• Fat: 9g
• Saturated Fat: 4g
• Unsaturated Fat: 4g
• Trans Fat: 0g
• Carbohydrates: 15g
• Fiber: 0.5g
• Protein: 6g
• Cholesterol: 20mg

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