Description
These easy-to-make Cheesy Garlic Breadsticks are loaded with gooey mozzarella and flavorful garlic butter, making them the perfect side dish or snack for any meal. Serve them warm with marinara sauce for an extra tasty treat!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- Fresh basil leaves (for garnish)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Marinara sauce (for dipping)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Lightly grease a baking sheet or pizza stone.
- Roll Out the Dough: Roll out the pizza dough into a large rectangle (about 1/4 inch thick) and transfer it to the prepared baking sheet.
- Prepare Garlic Butter: In a small bowl, mix the melted butter with minced garlic. Brush this mixture generously over the pizza dough.
- Add Cheese and Seasoning: Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella evenly over the dough, followed by the grated Parmesan. Season with dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and pepper.
- Bake: Bake the cheesy garlic breadsticks in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and golden brown around the edges.
- Garnish and Slice: Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes. Garnish with fresh basil leaves. Slice into breadsticks using a pizza cutter or sharp knife.
- Serve: Serve the breadsticks warm with marinara sauce for dipping.
Notes
- Feel free to adjust the herbs and spices based on your preference.
- Use a mix of cheeses for a more flavorful experience.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Appetizer, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 breadstick
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg