Description
Cheesy garlic breadsticks bring Italian pizzeria magic straight to your kitchen with irresistible golden-brown edges and melted cheese perfection. Crisp exterior, garlicky center, and perfect dipping companion make these breadsticks a crowd-pleasing starter you cannot resist.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound pizza dough
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
Seasoning and Flavor Enhancers:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Garnish:
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating it to 375°F (190°C) and arrange a parchment-lined baking sheet for the breadsticks.
- Carefully stretch the pizza dough into a thin, even rectangle using gentle rolling motions, ensuring a consistent ¼-inch thickness across the surface.
- Create a fragrant garlic butter blend by thoroughly combining melted butter with finely chopped garlic, ensuring an even distribution of flavor.
- Generously brush the entire surface of the stretched dough with the aromatic garlic butter, covering every corner and edge.
- Distribute the mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses uniformly across the dough, creating a complete cheese layer that will melt beautifully.
- Enhance the flavor profile by sprinkling Italian seasoning, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes evenly over the cheese-covered surface.
- Transfer the prepared dough to the preheated oven and bake for 15-18 minutes, monitoring the transformation until the cheese turns golden and bubbly.
- Once removed from the oven, garnish the hot breadsticks with freshly chopped parsley for a vibrant touch of color and additional flavor.
- Slice the baked creation into individual breadsticks, creating perfect portions for sharing or enjoying solo.
- Serve immediately alongside marinara sauce or your preferred dipping companion for a delightful culinary experience.
Notes
- Avoid overworking the pizza dough to keep it tender and prevent tough breadsticks.
- Use room temperature butter for easier mixing and more even distribution of garlic flavor.
- Experiment with different cheese combinations like cheddar or provolone for unique taste profiles.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute pizza dough with cauliflower crust or gluten-free pizza dough alternatives.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 25mg