Description
These Homemade Cheesy Breadsticks are a delicious appetizer featuring gooey melted cheese and flavorful garlic-infused crust. Easy to make and perfect for sharing!
Ingredients
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Pizza Dough:
- 1 pound pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
Garlic Oil:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Cheese Topping:
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Additional:
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
- Marinara sauce for dipping
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Prepare the Dough: Roll out the pizza dough into a 12×8-inch rectangle on a floured surface and transfer to a baking sheet.
- Make Garlic Oil: Mix olive oil, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and salt in a bowl. Brush over the dough.
- Add Cheese: Sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses over the dough.
- Cut and Bake: Score the dough into strips, bake for 12-15 minutes until golden and cheese is melted.
- Finish and Serve: Cool slightly, pull apart breadsticks, garnish with parsley, and serve with marinara sauce.
Notes
- Enhance the flavor with red pepper flakes or fresh herbs in the garlic oil.
- Use freshly shredded cheese for optimal melting.
- Store leftovers airtight and reheat in the oven for crispness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 breadsticks
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
