Description
These homemade cheesy garlic breadsticks are the definition of comfort food—hot, buttery, and bubbling with melted mozzarella and Parmesan. They’re perfect for dipping, sharing, or devouring all on your own. Whether it’s pizza night or a casual get-together, this easy recipe fits right into your rotation of quick dinner ideas, party appetizers, or family-friendly snack ideas. They’re made with simple ingredients but packed with flavor thanks to fresh garlic, melted cheese, and soft golden dough.
Ingredients
1 pound pizza dough
3 tablespoons melted butter
3 cloves minced garlic
1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs
¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Roll out pizza dough into a rectangle or oval shape on the baking sheet.
3. Mix melted butter, garlic, and salt in a bowl.
4. Brush garlic butter over the entire surface of the dough.
5. Sprinkle mozzarella evenly, followed by Parmesan and Italian herbs.
6. Bake for 12–15 minutes, until cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
7. Let cool slightly, then slice into breadsticks.
8. Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce.
9. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
10. Reheat in a toaster oven or oven at 350°F to keep the texture crisp.
Notes
Use parchment paper to avoid sticking and for easy cleanup.
Add provolone or Monterey Jack for more depth and meltiness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 breadstick
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: cheesy breadsticks, garlic bread, party food, easy recipe, snack ideas