Description
Homemade cheesy garlic breadsticks bring warmth and comfort straight from Italian kitchens to your dining table. Crisp edges, melted cheese, and aromatic garlic create a delightful starter or side dish you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
Cheese Topping:
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
Seasoning and Flavor Enhancers:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating to 425F (220C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Stretch and flatten the pizza dough into a rectangular shape, ensuring an even thickness across the surface.
- Create a garlic butter mixture by combining melted butter with finely chopped garlic, whisking until well incorporated.
- Generously coat the entire dough surface with the aromatic garlic butter using a pastry brush, reaching all edges.
- Lavishly scatter mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses across the dough, ensuring even distribution.
- Sprinkle Italian seasoning and a pinch of salt over the cheese layer to enhance the flavor profile.
- Transfer the prepared breadstick base to the preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes until the cheese melts completely and the edges turn a golden-brown color.
- Remove from the oven and allow to cool for a few minutes to set the cheese and prevent burning.
- Slice the baked cheese bread into uniform sticks using a sharp pizza cutter or knife.
- Optional: Garnish with freshly chopped parsley for added color and herbaceous flavor.
- Serve immediately while warm, accompanied by marinara sauce or your preferred dipping sauce for a delightful appetizer or side dish.
Notes
- Select pizza dough with minimal moisture to prevent soggy breadsticks and ensure crispy edges.
- Experiment with different cheese blends like sharp cheddar or provolone for unique flavor profiles.
- Adjust garlic intensity by roasting fresh garlic beforehand for deeper, mellower taste without overwhelming sharpness.
- Transform recipe into gluten-free version by using cauliflower or almond flour-based pizza dough alternatives.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg