Homemade Cheesy Garlic Breadsticks Recipe
Make the best homemade cheesy garlic breadsticks with this easy recipe! These breadsticks are crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, and loaded with melted cheese and garlic butter. Perfect as a snack, appetizer, or side for pasta and pizza nights!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 8 breadsticks 1x
- Category: Appetizer, Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb pizza dough
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- ¼ cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll out the pizza dough into a rectangle and place it on the baking sheet.
- In a small bowl, mix melted butter with minced garlic, then brush it over the dough.
- Sprinkle mozzarella, parmesan, Italian seasoning, salt, garlic powder, and red pepper flakes over the dough.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Remove from the oven and let cool slightly, then slice into breadsticks.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm with marinara sauce.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, bake directly on a pizza stone.
- Add more cheese for an extra gooey texture.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container and reheat in the oven.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 breadstick
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 320mg