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Homemade Cheesy Breadsticks Recipe

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These Homemade Cheesy Breadsticks are a delicious and easy-to-make snack or side dish featuring a soft, chewy pizza crust base brushed with garlic butter and topped with gooey mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses. Perfectly baked until golden and bubbly, they’re great served fresh with warm spaghetti sauce for dipping.

Ingredients

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For the Breadsticks

  • 1 tube refrigerated pizza crust (approximately 13–16 oz)
  • 3 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 2 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 1 cup grated mozzarella cheese
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves (optional)

For Serving

  • Warm spaghetti sauce, for dipping

Instructions

  1. Prep Your Oven and Baking Sheet: Preheat the oven to 425ºF. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and lightly spray it with cooking spray to prevent sticking and to ensure easy cleanup.
  2. Roll Out the Pizza Crust: Open the refrigerated pizza dough and gently roll it out onto the prepared baking sheet into an even rectangle, aiming for uniform thickness to ensure consistent baking.
  3. Make and Brush the Garlic Butter: In a small bowl, combine melted butter and crushed garlic. Using a pastry brush or the back of a spoon, evenly brush this garlic butter mixture over the entire surface of the dough, going right to the edges.
  4. Cheese It Up: Sprinkle grated mozzarella cheese evenly over the buttered dough, then add a generous layer of grated Parmesan cheese on top. If using, sprinkle dried oregano leaves over the cheese for extra flavor and aroma.
  5. Slice Before You Bake: Using a pizza cutter or sharp knife, gently pre-cut the unbaked, cheese-covered dough into 16 rectangles. This scoring helps the cheese melt evenly and makes it easier to separate the breadsticks after baking.
  6. Bake to Golden Perfection: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for about 12 minutes, watching closely until the cheese is bubbly and golden around the edges with a slightly crisp crust.
  7. Slice and Serve: Allow the breadsticks to cool for 1-2 minutes, then cut completely along the scored lines to separate. Serve immediately with warm spaghetti sauce for dipping and enjoy the cheesy, garlicky goodness.

Notes

  • Use refrigerated pizza dough from the store for convenience and consistent results.
  • Adjust garlic quantity to taste for milder or stronger garlic flavor.
  • Fresh oregano can be substituted for dried if desired, but add sparingly as fresh herbs have a stronger aroma.
  • For a crispier crust, bake a few minutes longer but watch closely to prevent burning.
  • Serve immediately for best texture; leftovers can be reheated in the oven to restore crispness.

Keywords: cheesy breadsticks, garlic breadsticks, homemade breadsticks, easy appetizer, pizza dough breadsticks, mozzarella breadsticks, Parmesan breadsticks

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