Description

These homemade cheesy garlic breadsticks are a delicious and easy appetizer featuring soft pizza dough brushed with a flavorful garlic butter mixture and topped with melted mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses. Perfectly baked until golden and bubbly, they make a great snack or side to your favorite meals, served warm with marinara or ranch dipping sauce.

Ingredients

For the Dough and Topping

1 lb pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
2 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
2 cloves garlic (minced)
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional)

For Serving

Marinara or ranch sauce for dipping

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Instructions

Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and make clean-up easier.
Prepare Dough: Roll out the pizza dough into a rectangle roughly 1/4-inch thick on a clean, floured surface for even thickness and baking.
Make Garlic Butter: In a small bowl, combine the melted unsalted butter with minced garlic, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning. Mix well to infuse the butter with garlic and herbs.
Brush Dough: Evenly brush the garlic butter mixture over the entire surface of the rolled-out dough to ensure every bite has flavor.
Add Cheese: Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan cheeses evenly on top of the garlic butter-coated dough.
Bake Breadsticks: Place the prepared dough on the lined baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the cheese has melted, is bubbly, and the edges are golden brown for a perfect crust.
Cool and Slice: Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool slightly, then slice into breadsticks using a sharp knife or pizza cutter.
Garnish and Serve: Optionally, sprinkle chopped fresh parsley on top for color and serve warm with your choice of marinara or ranch dipping sauce.

Notes

For extra crispiness, bake the breadsticks on a preheated pizza stone for a crustier bottom.
Add red pepper flakes to the garlic butter mixture if you prefer a spicy kick to your breadsticks.
Using freshly grated Parmesan cheese provides better flavor than pre-grated varieties.
Make sure to let the bread cool slightly before slicing to avoid cheese sliding off.