Cheesy Breadsticks Made from Pizza Dough Recipe
These Cheesy Breadsticks are made from easy-to-use pizza dough, topped with melted mozzarella cheese and garlic butter, then baked to golden perfection. Perfect as a snack, appetizer, or side dish, they are delightfully cheesy with a crispy edge and soft, fluffy center, best served warm with marinara or pizza sauce for dipping.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 45 minutes
- Yield: 16 servings
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Pizza Dough
- 1 lb store-bought or homemade pizza dough
Topping
- 2 Tablespoons (28g) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder or 2 minced garlic cloves
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning blend or dried basil
- 1 and 3/4 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
Optional
- Sprinkle of cornmeal for dusting the pan
- Marinara or pizza sauce for dipping
Instructions
- Prepare Dough: Punch down the risen pizza dough to release any air bubbles and divide it in half. You can use the other half to make a pizza or freeze it following your dough recipe instructions.
- Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 425°F (218°C) to get it ready for baking the breadsticks.
- Shape Dough: On a lightly floured surface, or parchment paper/silicone mat sprinkled with optional cornmeal, roll out the dough into a roughly 9×13-inch rectangle, shaping it as thin and even as possible.
- Add Toppings: Mix melted butter, garlic powder or minced garlic, and Italian seasoning until combined. Brush this mixture evenly over the rolled-out dough, then sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese over the top.
- Bake: Bake the breadsticks in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes until edges turn golden brown. For an extra golden top, broil for 1 additional minute, watching carefully to avoid burning.
- Serve: Slice into breadsticks and serve warm, plain or with marinara/pizza sauce for dipping. Store leftovers tightly covered in the refrigerator for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 3 months.
Notes
- You can use store-bought or homemade pizza dough depending on your preference and convenience.
- Replacing garlic powder with fresh minced garlic provides a stronger, fresher garlic flavor.
- If desired, dusting the baking surface with cornmeal prevents sticking and adds a slight crunch to the crust.
- Baking time may vary depending on your oven, so watch for a golden-brown crust as your indicator.
- Broiling at the end is optional but gives the cheese and edges a more appealing golden color and slight crispiness.
- Leftover breadsticks taste best reheated in the oven or air fryer to maintain crispiness.
- Freezing baked breadsticks extends storage up to 3 months; reheat directly from frozen for best texture.
