Description
Cheese Breadsticks are a delightful, cheesy snack featuring crispy, golden breadsticks topped with melted mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses, seasoned with herbs and garlic powder. Perfectly baked to achieve a crunchy exterior and gooey interior, these breadsticks are an irresistible appetizer or side dish, easily customizable with your favorite herbs and cheeses.
Ingredients
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For the Dough
- 1 pound (454g) pizza dough (homemade or store-bought)
For the Topping
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 cups (225g) shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/3 cup (40g) grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon salt, optional
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Lightly grease a baking sheet, pizza stone, or pizza pan, and set aside.
- Prepare Dough: Roll or stretch the pizza dough into a 12×10 inch rectangle. Don’t worry about perfection; rustic shapes work nicely.
- Brush with Butter: Combine melted butter with garlic powder. Using a brush, evenly spread the garlic butter over the surface of the dough.
- Add Cheeses and Herbs: Sprinkle shredded mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses evenly over the buttered dough. Follow with dried basil, oregano, and salt if using.
- Bake: Place the prepared dough on the baking sheet or pizza stone and bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Slice and Serve: Remove from oven, slice into breadsticks, and serve warm. Delicious on their own or with a side of pizza sauce for dipping.
Notes
- If using a pizza stone, preheat the stone beforehand and transfer the dough carefully on parchment paper for easy handling.
- Making homemade pizza dough may require additional prep time, so plan accordingly.
- Feel free to customize with different herbs or additional toppings like red pepper flakes or sliced jalapeños for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 breadstick (approx. 20g)
- Calories: 80 kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 4.5g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0.3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
