Cheesy Garlic Breadsticks

Cheesy Garlic Breadsticks 🧄🧀
Soft on the inside, golden on the edges, and loaded with garlic-butter flavor—perfect for dipping or snacking.

Ingredients

• 1 lb pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)

• 3 tbsp unsalted butter, melted

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• 1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese

• ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

• ½ tsp garlic powder

• ½ tsp Italian seasoning

• Salt, to taste

• Optional: fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

1. Preheat oven
   Heat to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet or pizza pan with parchment.

2. Shape dough
   Stretch or roll dough into a rectangle or oval about ½-inch thick.

3. Make garlic butter
   Mix melted butter, olive oil, minced garlic, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and a pinch of salt.

4. Brush dough
   Brush garlic butter generously over dough.

5. Add cheese
   Sprinkle mozzarella evenly over top, then Parmesan.

6. Bake
   Bake 12–15 minutes, until cheese is bubbly and edges are golden.

7. Finish & slice
   Sprinkle with parsley if using.
   Slice into sticks and serve warm.

Flavor & Texture

• Soft, chewy bread

• Crispy, cheesy top

• Rich garlic-butter aroma

Pro Tips

• For extra crispiness, bake dough 5 minutes before adding cheese

• Use whole-milk mozzarella for best melt

• Brush edges with extra garlic butter right after baking

Dipping Sauces

• Marinara or pizza sauce

• Ranch dressing

• Garlic butter

• Alfredo sauce

Variations

• Stuffed Breadsticks: Fold cheese inside dough

• Cheddar Blend: Mix mozzarella with cheddar or provolone

• Spicy: Add crushed red pepper flakes

• Air Fryer: 375°F for 6–8 minutes (check early)

If you want, I can share a no-yeast quick version, copycat Pizza Hut breadsticks, or a cheesy pull-apart garlic loaf