Here’s a simple and delicious Cheesy Breadsticks recipe—soft, warm, and loaded with gooey cheese 🧀🥖
Cheesy Breadsticks
Ingredients (makes 8–10 breadsticks)
- 1 batch pizza dough (store-bought or homemade, ~1 lb)
- 2 tbsp butter, melted
- 1–2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp dried oregano or Italian seasoning
- Optional: grated Parmesan for topping
- Optional: marinara sauce for dipping
Instructions
- Preheat oven
- 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare dough
- Roll out pizza dough into a rectangle about ½-inch thick.
- Brush melted butter over the top.
- Add cheese & seasoning
- Sprinkle mozzarella evenly over the dough.
- Add garlic powder and Italian seasoning. Optional: sprinkle some Parmesan on top.
- Cut breadsticks
- Slice dough into 1-inch wide strips.
- Twist slightly or leave straight, depending on preference.
- Bake
- Place breadsticks on prepared baking sheet.
- Bake 12–15 minutes, or until golden brown and cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve
- Serve warm with marinara sauce or garlic butter for dipping.
Tips & Variations
- Extra cheesy: Mix mozzarella with cheddar or provolone.
- Garlic lovers: Brush with garlic butter before serving.
- Crispy edges: Brush edges with olive oil before baking.
- Herb twist: Sprinkle fresh parsley or basil after baking.
- Make ahead: Prepare, refrigerate, and bake later; just add a few extra minutes to bake.
I can also give a soft pull-apart cheesy breadstick version or air fryer cheesy breadsticks recipe if you want.
