Description
This Easy Cheesy Breadsticks recipe delivers golden, garlicky, and cheesy breadsticks perfect as a snack or appetizer. Made with simple pantry ingredients like refrigerated pizza dough, garlic butter, and a blend of mozzarella and parmesan cheeses, these breadsticks come together quickly and bake to a perfect crispy, melty finish in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
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For the Dough
- 10 oz. can refrigerated pizza crust dough
For the Topping
- 1 Tbsp. melted butter
- 1 tsp. minced garlic
- 1 Tbsp. dried basil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 Tbsp. parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) to ensure proper browning and melting of the cheese.
- Prepare the Dough: Lay the refrigerated pizza dough out flat on a piece of parchment paper. Shape it into a rectangle roughly the size of your baking sheet for even baking.
- Flavor with Butter & Garlic: In a small bowl, mix together the melted butter and minced garlic. Generously brush this mixture all over the surface of the pizza dough to infuse it with rich, garlicky flavor.
- Add Seasonings: Sprinkle the dough evenly with salt, pepper, and dried basil, adding layers of flavor to each breadstick.
- Add the Cheese: Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella and parmesan cheese evenly over the entire surface of the dough for cheesy perfection.
- Cut the Breadsticks: Using a pizza cutter, slice the dough into long strips, then cut across in half to form breadstick shapes. Leave the cut lines unseparated to act as guides during baking.
- Bake: Slide the parchment paper with the dough onto your baking sheet, and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the edges of the breadsticks turn golden brown.
- Separate and Serve: After baking, separate the breadsticks along the pre-cut lines and serve warm. Optionally, pair with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
- Ensure the dough is evenly shaped so breadsticks cook uniformly.
- Use parchment paper to avoid sticking and simplify cleanup.
- Customize seasonings like herbs and garlic amounts to taste.
- Best served warm for optimal cheese gooeyness and crispiness.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container and reheat in the oven for best results.
