Description
These indulgent cheesy garlic breadsticks combine soft, buttery pizza dough with a rich layer of melted mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses, infused with garlic and Italian herbs. Perfectly baked until golden and bubbly, they make an irresistible appetizer or snack everyone will love.
Ingredients
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For the Breadsticks
- 1 package Pizza Dough (store-bought for faster prep)
- 3 tablespoons Melted Butter (unsalted preferred)
- 3 cloves Minced Garlic (roasted garlic can be used for milder flavor)
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 1.5 cups Shredded Mozzarella Cheese (Monterey Jack can be substituted for creaminess)
- 0.25 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese (provolone can be mixed in for extra depth)
- 1 teaspoon Dried Italian Herbs (fresh herbs optional for enhanced flavor)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ease cleanup.
- Prepare Dough: Roll out the pizza dough on the baking sheet into a rectangle or oval shape about ½ inch thick, ensuring an even thickness for consistent baking.
- Make Garlic Butter: In a small bowl, mix the melted butter, minced garlic, and salt thoroughly to create a flavorful garlic butter mixture.
- Apply Garlic Butter: Brush the entire surface of the rolled dough evenly with the garlic butter mixture, ensuring every bite will be savory and aromatic.
- Add Cheese and Herbs: Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the dough, then add the grated Parmesan cheese on top, followed by a light dusting of dried Italian herbs for a fragrant finish.
- Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown around the edges.
- Cool and Slice: Remove from the oven and allow the breadsticks to cool for a few minutes to let the cheese set, then slice into sticks.
- Serve: Serve the warm breadsticks with marinara sauce or your favorite dipping sauce for a perfect appetizer or snack.
- Store Leftovers: Store any leftover breadsticks in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days to maintain freshness.
Notes
- For a milder garlic flavor, roast the garlic cloves before mincing.
- Substitute Monterey Jack cheese for a creamier cheese texture.
- Mix provolone cheese with Parmesan for added flavor complexity.
- Fresh Italian herbs can be used instead of dried for a brighter taste.
- Serve immediately for best texture; reheating can be done in an oven for a few minutes to crisp up.
- Leftovers can be frozen; thaw and reheat in oven for best results.