Description
These Cheesy Breadsticks are a delicious, easy-to-make snack or appetizer using pizza dough. Brushed with a garlic and Italian seasoning butter mixture and topped with plenty of mozzarella cheese, they bake up golden and gooey, perfect for serving with marinara or pizza sauce for dipping. Ideal for pizza night or casual gatherings, these breadsticks offer a rich cheesy flavor with a crisp crust and tender interior.
Ingredients
Dough
- 1 lb store-bought or homemade pizza dough
Topping
- 2 Tablespoons (28g) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder or 2 minced garlic cloves
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning blend or dried basil
- 1 3/4 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
Optional
- Sprinkle of cornmeal for dusting the pan
- Marinara or pizza sauce for dipping
Instructions
- Prepare the dough: Punch down the risen pizza dough to release air bubbles and divide it in half. You can use the other half for another pizza or freeze it for later use following your dough recipe’s freezing instructions.
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 425°F (218°C) to get it ready for baking the breadsticks.
- Shape the dough: On a lightly floured surface or on parchment paper/silicone mat dusted with optional cornmeal, roll out the dough into a roughly 9×13-inch rectangle. The dough will naturally want to be round, so gently work it into a rectangular shape without worrying about perfection.
- Prepare the topping: In a small bowl, mix the melted butter with garlic powder (or minced garlic) and Italian seasoning. Brush this flavorful butter mixture evenly over the rolled-out dough. Then sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly on top.
- Bake the breadsticks: Place the prepared dough on a baking sheet and bake for 12 to 15 minutes until the edges turn golden brown. For an extra browned and bubbly top, switch your oven to broil during the last minute of baking, watching carefully to avoid burning.
- Slice and serve: Remove from the oven, slice into breadsticks, and serve warm with optional marinara or pizza sauce for dipping.
Notes
- You can use store-bought or homemade pizza dough according to your preference.
- If you don’t have garlic powder, fresh minced garlic works just as well.
- Italian seasoning can be substituted with dried basil or oregano if desired.
- For easier cleanup and added texture, dust your baking surface with cornmeal.
- Broiling at the end intensifies the cheese browning, but keep a close eye to prevent burning.
- Leftover breadsticks can be reheated in the oven to restore crispness.
