Description
Cheese Breadsticks emerge as a delightful Italian-inspired snack that blends crispy edges with gooey cheese centers. Loaded with parmesan and herbs, these golden treats promise a perfect companion for your next gathering or quick appetizer craving.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound (550g) pizza dough
- 2 cups (225g) shredded mozzarella cheese
- ⅓ cup (40g) grated Parmesan cheese
Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon dried basil
- ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Preparation Ingredient:
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit (218 degrees Celsius) and prepare a baking sheet by lightly coating it with cooking spray or butter.
- Stretch the pizza dough into a rectangular shape approximately 12 inches by 8 inches (30 centimeters by 20 centimeters) on a clean, lightly floured surface.
- Generously brush the entire surface of the dough with melted unsalted butter, ensuring even coverage, then sprinkle freshly minced garlic powder across the buttered area.
- Evenly distribute a blend of shredded mozzarella and parmesan cheeses over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
- Enhance the flavor profile by scattering dried oregano and a pinch of kosher salt across the cheese layer.
- Carefully transfer the prepared dough to the greased baking sheet and place in the preheated oven.
- Bake for 13-16 minutes, rotating the sheet halfway through, until the edges turn golden brown and the cheese becomes bubbly and slightly crisp.
- Remove from the oven and allow to cool for 2-3 minutes before slicing into 1-inch (2.5 centimeters) wide breadsticks.
- Serve immediately alongside warm marinara or pizza sauce for dipping.
Notes
- Butter and herbs create a golden, crispy exterior that locks in rich, cheesy flavors.
- Perfect for game day snacks, party appetizers, or quick midnight cravings with minimal prep time.
- Grated Parmesan and mozzarella blend seamlessly, adding depth and creamy texture to each bite.
- Quick 15-minute baking ensures a crisp golden-brown finish without drying out the dough.
- Leftover breadsticks can be stored in an airtight container for 2-3 days and reheated in the oven for maximum crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 16
- Calories: 315 kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 40mg