Homemade Cheesy Garlic Breadsticks
Soft, cheesy, and garlicky breadsticks made with pizza dough, melted mozzarella, Parmesan, and fragrant garlic butter—perfect as a side, snack, or party appetizer.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 12 breadsticks
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
1 pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
3 tbsp butter, melted
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
1 tsp dried oregano
½ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 220°C (425°F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll out pizza dough into a rectangle about ¼ inch thick.
- In a small bowl, mix melted butter and minced garlic until combined.
- Transfer dough to the baking sheet and brush evenly with garlic butter.
- Sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan evenly over the dough.
- Season with parsley, oregano, garlic powder, and salt.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until golden brown and cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Cool for a few minutes, slice into strips, and serve warm.
Notes
- Add herbs like rosemary or thyme to the garlic butter for extra flavor.
- Stuff with cheese for a gooey, filled breadstick version.
- Serve with marinara, garlic dip, or creamy sauces for extra indulgence.
- Add vegetables like spinach, mushrooms, or peppers before baking for a twist.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 breadstick
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 18mg
