Description
These Cheesy Garlic Breadsticks with Marinara Dip are the perfect appetizer or snack, featuring a flavorful blend of cheeses and aromatic garlic baked to perfection. Serve them warm for a crowd-pleasing treat!
Ingredients
Scale
Dough:
- 1 pound pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
Garlic Butter:
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Cheese Topping:
- 1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Other:
- 1 cup marinara sauce, warmed for dipping
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Prepare the Dough: Roll out the pizza dough and transfer it to a baking sheet.
- Make the Garlic Butter: Combine melted butter, minced garlic, seasoning, garlic powder, and salt. Brush over the dough.
- Add Cheese: Sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan on top.
- Bake: Score the dough, bake for 12-15 minutes until golden.
- Serve: Cool, pull apart breadsticks, garnish, and serve with marinara.
Notes
- Enhance the garlic butter with red pepper flakes or fresh herbs.
- Opt for freshly shredded cheese for better melting.
- Store leftovers airtight and reheat in the oven for best results.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 breadsticks with dip
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
