Cheesy Garlic Breadsticks are the ultimate comfort food, perfect as a side dish or snack. Here’s an easy recipe to make at home:
Ingredients:
For the Dough:
- 1 lb (450 g) pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
For the Topping:
- 4 tbsp (60 g) unsalted butter, melted
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1½ cups (150 g) shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup (50 g) grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
For Serving:
- 1 cup (250 g) marinara sauce (optional, for dipping)
Instructions:
- Prepare for Baking:
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Line a baking sheet or pizza stone with parchment paper.
- Roll Out the Dough:
- On a lightly floured surface, roll the pizza dough into a rectangle or circle, about ¼-inch thick.
- Transfer the dough to the prepared baking sheet.
- Make the Garlic Butter:
- In a small bowl, mix the melted butter, minced garlic, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning.
- Brush and Top:
- Brush the garlic butter mixture generously over the rolled-out dough.
- Evenly sprinkle the mozzarella and Parmesan cheese on top.
- Bake:
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the breadsticks are golden brown and the cheese is bubbly.
- Garnish and Slice:
- Remove from the oven and sprinkle with fresh parsley, if desired.
- Allow to cool for 2-3 minutes before slicing into breadstick shapes.
- Serve:
- Serve warm with marinara sauce for dipping.
Tips:
- Use a pizza cutter to get perfectly even breadsticks.
- For extra crispiness, broil the breadsticks for 1-2 minutes after baking.
- Add red pepper flakes to the garlic butter for a spicy kick!
Enjoy your cheesy, garlicky goodness!