Description
Cheese Breadsticks: A beginner-friendly recipe perfect for Italian-themed nights. These cheesy breadsticks are simple to make and bursting with flavor, making them a hit with both kids and adults.
Ingredients
Scale
Dough:
- 1 pound (454g) pizza dough (homemade or store-bought)
Garlic Butter:
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
Cheese Topping:
- 2 cups (225g) shredded mozzarella cheese
- ⅓ cup (40g) grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ teaspoon dried basil
- ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
- ¼ teaspoon salt, optional
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and grease a baking sheet.
- Prepare the Dough: Roll out the pizza dough into a 12×10 inch rectangle.
- Make the Garlic Butter: Mix melted butter and garlic powder in a bowl.
- Brush the Dough: Evenly brush the garlic butter over the dough.
- Add the Cheese and Herbs: Top the dough with mozzarella, Parmesan, basil, oregano, and salt.
- Bake the Breadsticks: Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.
- Slice and Serve: Let cool slightly, slice into strips, and serve warm with sauce.
Notes
- You can customize the herbs and cheeses to suit your taste preferences.
- For a crispier crust, sprinkle cornmeal on the baking surface before placing the dough.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 breadstick
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: Cheese Breadsticks, Italian, Appetizer, Easy Recipe, Homemade Breadsticks
