Description
These cheesy garlic breadsticks are soft, buttery, and loaded with melted cheese and garlic flavor—perfect as an appetizer, side dish, or party snack.
Ingredients
- 1 pound pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll out the pizza dough into a rectangle or circle about 1/4 inch thick and place it on the prepared baking sheet.
- In a small bowl, mix the melted butter and minced garlic. Brush the mixture evenly over the dough.
- Sprinkle the mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses evenly over the dough.
- Top with Italian seasoning for extra flavor.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the crust is golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let cool for a couple of minutes.
- Sprinkle with chopped parsley if desired, then slice into breadsticks and serve warm.
Notes
- Use fresh garlic for the best flavor, or garlic powder in a pinch.
- You can substitute other cheeses like cheddar or provolone for variety.
- Serve with marinara or ranch dipping sauce for extra flavor.
- Reheat leftovers in the oven or air fryer to keep them crispy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 breadstick
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
