Introduction
Homemade Cheesy Garlic Breadsticks are soft on the inside, golden on the outside, and loaded with buttery garlic flavor and melted cheese. They’re perfect as a side for pasta, soups, pizza night, or even as a snack with marinara sauce.
⏱️ Prep Time
- Preparation Time: 15 minutes
- Rest/Rise Time: 30 minutes (if using fresh dough)
- Cooking Time: 12–15 minutes
- Total Time: About 45–60 minutes
🧰 Equipment
- Baking sheet or pizza pan
- Parchment paper
- Mixing bowl
- Rolling pin (optional)
- Pastry brush
📝 Ingredients (Serves 6–8)
- 1 lb pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
- 3 tablespoons butter, melted
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
📌 Ingredient Notes
- Pizza Dough: Store-bought dough saves time; homemade gives a softer texture.
- Cheese: Mozzarella gives stretch; parmesan adds sharp flavor.
- Garlic: Fresh garlic plus garlic powder gives depth.
👩🍳 Instructions
- Preheat Oven
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare Dough
- Roll or stretch pizza dough into a rectangle or circle about ½-inch thick.
- Transfer to prepared baking sheet.
- Make Garlic Butter
- Mix melted butter, minced garlic, garlic powder, and a pinch of salt.
- Assemble
- Brush garlic butter evenly over dough.
- Sprinkle mozzarella and parmesan cheeses evenly on top.
- Sprinkle with Italian seasoning.
- Bake
- Bake for 12–15 minutes, until cheese is bubbly and edges are golden.
- Finish & Serve
- Garnish with fresh parsley.
- Slice into breadsticks and serve warm with marinara or ranch.
🧾 Nutrition Facts (Approx. per breadstick)
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fat: 8 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
💡 Tips
- For extra crispiness, bake dough for 5 minutes before adding toppings.
- Brush more garlic butter on after baking for bold flavor.
- Use a pizza stone for a crispier bottom.
🔄 Variations
- Cheese Lover’s: Add provolone or cheddar.
- Stuffed Breadsticks: Fold cheese inside dough before baking.
- Spicy Garlic Breadsticks: Add red pepper flakes.
- Air Fryer Version: Cook at 375°F (190°C) for 6–8 minutes.
