Description
Homemade cheesy garlic breadsticks are soft, buttery, and loaded with gooey melted cheese. Infused with garlic and herbs, they’re perfect for parties, snacks, or as a side dish to pasta or soups. Simple to make with pizza dough and everyday ingredients, these breadsticks deliver crispy edges and cheesy, garlicky goodness in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 refrigerated pizza crust
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tsp minced garlic
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1½ cups shredded Mozzarella cheese
- 1 tsp dried basil
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Optional Add-ins:
- Red pepper flakes
- Oregano
- Chopped fresh herbs
- Caramelized onions
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Unroll the refrigerated pizza crust onto the prepared baking sheet.
- In a small bowl, mix melted butter with minced garlic until combined.
- Brush the garlic butter evenly over the dough.
- Sprinkle half the dried basil over the garlic butter layer.
- Evenly top with Mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
- Sprinkle remaining basil and season with salt and black pepper.
- Slice the dough into 12 equal breadsticks using a pizza cutter.
- Bake for 15 minutes, or until golden and the cheese is bubbly.
- Reslice along the pre-cut lines and serve warm.
Notes
- Use freshly grated cheeses for the best flavor and melt.
- Avoid overbaking to keep breadsticks soft inside.
- Serve with marinara sauce, ranch, or garlic butter for dipping.
- Make it vegan with dairy-free butter and cheese alternatives.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snack, Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American, Italian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 breadstick
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 18mg