Garlicky Cheesy Breadsticks
Warm, pull-apart garlicky cheesy breadsticks made with pizza dough, garlic butter, and gooey mozzarella. Perfect for dipping, sharing, or serving alongside soup or salad.
Equipment
- 9x13 metal baking pan
- Small bowl For mixing garlic butter
- Pastry brush or spoon For spreading garlic butter
- spatula To loosen edges after baking
- cutting board For slicing breadsticks
Ingredients
- Neutral-tasting oil, for greasing
- 1 pound pizza dough, room temperature
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 3 cloves garlic, finely grated
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 pinch salt
- 2 cups low-moisture mozzarella, shredded
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Marinara or ranch dressing, for dipping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450°F and grease a 9x13 metal pan with oil.
- Stretch pizza dough to fit pan, letting it rest if it springs back.
- Mix melted butter, garlic, Italian seasoning, and salt.
- Spread garlic butter across the dough from edge to edge.
- Top evenly with mozzarella and Parmesan.
- Bake on bottom rack for 15–20 minutes until golden and crisp.
- Loosen edges with spatula, transfer to cutting board.
- Cut into 1-inch strips and serve with dipping sauce.
Notes
Make ahead: Dough can be prepped and refrigerated 1 day ahead.
Storage: Keeps in fridge up to 4 days or freezer for 1 month.
Reheat in oven at 350°F for 6–8 minutes for best texture.
Storage: Keeps in fridge up to 4 days or freezer for 1 month.
Reheat in oven at 350°F for 6–8 minutes for best texture.
Nutrition
Calories: 110kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 5gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 12mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 30mgFiber: 1gSugar: 0.5gVitamin A: 150IUCalcium: 100mgIron: 0.8mg