Description
These homemade cheesy breadsticks are a delicious, easy-to-make appetizer or snack featuring a crispy baked pizza dough base topped with melted mozzarella and Parmesan cheese, seasoned with garlic and Italian herbs. Perfect served warm with marinara sauce or garlic butter for dipping.
Ingredients
Scale
Dough
- 1 pound pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
Toppings
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Optional
- Marinara sauce or garlic butter for dipping
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it. Roll out the pizza dough into a rectangle or circle about ¼-inch thick and transfer it to the prepared baking sheet.
- Season the Dough: Brush the melted butter evenly over the dough surface, then sprinkle garlic powder on top ensuring even coverage.
- Add the Cheese and Seasoning: Spread shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan cheese evenly across the dough. Sprinkle Italian seasoning over the cheese layer.
- Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes until the edges of the breadsticks turn golden brown and the cheese melts and bubbles nicely.
- Slice and Serve: Remove from oven and let the breadsticks cool for 2-3 minutes. Slice into strips and serve warm, paired with optional marinara sauce or garlic butter for dipping.
Notes
- You can use store-bought pizza dough or make your own homemade dough as preferred.
- For extra garlic flavor, brush garlic butter on the baked breadsticks before serving.
- Adjust the cheese varieties or amounts to your taste – try adding a sprinkle of cheddar or mozzarella blend.
- Serve immediately for best texture; the breadsticks are best enjoyed warm.
- These breadsticks can be reheated in the oven to restore crispiness if needed.
