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Cheesy breadsticks fresh out of the oven, topped with melted cheese, and served with marinara sauce on the side.

cheesy breadsticks

These cheesy breadsticks are crispy on the edges, soft in the middle, and loaded with stretchy, gooey cheese. Made with pizza dough and garlic butter, they’re a weeknight favorite that comes together fast — no delivery needed.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Dough Rest Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine: American, Italian-American
Calories: 310
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb Pizza dough - Store-bought or homemade
  • 1 tablespoon Olive oil - For greasing dough
  • All-purpose flour - For dusting the surface
  • 3 tablespoon Unsalted butter - Melted
  • 2 Garlic cloves - Minced or grated
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning - Or mix of oregano and basil
  • ¼ teaspoon Salt - Adjust to taste
  • 1 ½ cup Shredded mozzarella - Low-moisture preferred
  • ¼ cup Grated parmesan - Optional for flavor
  • ½ cup Shredded cheddar - Optional adds sharpness
  • Marinara sauce - For dipping
  • Ranch dressing - Optional for dipping

Equipment

  • 1 Baking sheet (Large, rimmed)
  • 1 Parchment paper (Or silicone baking mat)
  • 1 Pastry Brush (For brushing garlic butter)
  • 1 Pizza Cutter (Or a very sharp knife)
  • 1 Mixing bowl (Small, for garlic butter mixture)

Method
 

  1. Let the pizza dough rest at room temperature for 15 minutes
    A ball of freshly prepared pizza dough, dusted with flour, resting on a baking sheet.
  2. Preheat oven and line your baking sheet with parchment paper
    A pan of unbaked pizza dough drizzled with garlic butter and sprinkled with herbs and seasonings.
  3. Mix melted butter with garlic and seasoning for topping
    A close-up of a golden-baked cheese pizza with a slightly crispy crust.
  4. Top dough with cheese and bake until golden and bubbly
    A plate of cheesy breadsticks served with two bowls of marinara sauce.
  5. Brush again with butter and slice into sticks
    Cheesy breadsticks fresh out of the oven, topped with melted cheese, and served with marinara sauce on the side.

Nutrition

Serving: 120gCalories: 310kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 12gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 480mgPotassium: 130mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1.5gVitamin A: 480IUVitamin C: 0.5mgCalcium: 210mgIron: 2.1mg

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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