Here’s an easy, ultra-cheesy, garlic-loaded breadstick recipe—soft on the inside, golden and bubbly on top. You can make it with homemade dough or a quick store-bought shortcut.
🧀🧄 Cheesy Garlic Breadsticks
Ingredients (makes 12 breadsticks)
For the dough (homemade):
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp instant yeast
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- ¾ cup warm water (about 110°F / 43°C)
(Or use 1 lb store-bought pizza dough—see shortcut below.)
For the garlic butter:
- 4 tbsp melted butter
- 3–4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp parsley or Italian seasoning
- Pinch of salt
For the topping:
- 1–2 cups shredded mozzarella
- ¼ cup grated parmesan (optional)
- Optional: chili flakes, extra herbs
🧑🍳 Instructions
1. Make the dough
- Mix flour, sugar, salt, and yeast.
- Add warm water and olive oil.
- Knead 5–8 minutes until soft and smooth.
- Cover and let rise 45–60 minutes until doubled.
(Skip to Step 2 if using store-bought dough.)
2. Shape the breadsticks
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Roll dough into a rectangular sheet about 9×13 inches.
- Place onto a greased or parchment-lined baking sheet.
3. Add garlic + cheese
- Mix melted butter, garlic, herbs, and salt.
- Brush generously over the dough.
- Sprinkle mozzarella (and parmesan if using) evenly over the top.
4. Bake
- Bake 12–15 minutes, until cheese is melted and golden.
- Remove from oven and slice into breadsticks using a pizza cutter.
- Brush with a little extra garlic butter if you want them extra glossy.
⭐ Variations
Shortcut Version (10 minutes prep)
- Use store-bought pizza dough.
- Spread into a rectangle, top with garlic butter + cheese, bake 12–15 minutes.
Cheesy Pull-Apart Garlic Breadsticks
- Cut dough into strips before baking or twist each strip for garlic twists.
Extra Crispy Version
- Sprinkle a thin layer of parmesan directly on the pan before placing the dough.
It forms a crispy, cheesy crust.
Stuffed Cheese Breadsticks
- Fold mozzarella sticks or shredded cheese inside each strip before baking.
If you’d like, I can also give you:
➡️ an air fryer version
➡️ a whole-wheat or high-protein version
➡️ a Domino’s-style cheesy bread recipe
Just tell me!
