Description
These Easy Cheesy Breadsticks are a delicious snack or appetizer made with gooey mozzarella and Parmesan cheese on a golden crust of pizza dough. Perfect for dipping in marinara sauce!
Ingredients
Scale
Pizza Dough:
- 1 pound pizza dough, store-bought or homemade, at room temperature
Other Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional)
- marinara sauce, for dipping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the dough: Roll out the pizza dough into a large rectangle or circle about 1/4 inch thick. Brush the dough evenly with olive oil.
- Add seasonings and cheese: Sprinkle garlic powder and Italian seasoning over the top. Evenly spread the mozzarella and Parmesan cheese over the entire surface.
- Bake: Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the edges are golden and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and let cool slightly. Slice into breadsticks using a pizza cutter. Sprinkle with chopped parsley if using and serve warm with marinara sauce for dipping.
Notes
- You can customize these breadsticks with other cheeses like cheddar or provolone.
- For a spicier version, sprinkle red pepper flakes before baking.
- Fresh garlic can be used instead of garlic powder for stronger flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 breadstick
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
