Description
Irresistible homemade cheesy garlic breadsticks bring Italian pizzeria flavors straight to home kitchens. Crisp edges, melted cheese, and bold garlic notes create a perfect side dish or snack that will satisfy hungry diners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 prepared refrigerated pizza crust
- 1 1/2 cups (340 g) shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup (25 g) grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsps (28 g) unsalted butter
- 2 tsps minced garlic
- 1 tsp dried basil
- Salt (to taste)
- Freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Prepare the oven at 425°F, positioning the rack in the center to create an ideal baking environment.
- Spread the refrigerated pizza crust onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, smoothing out any wrinkles for even cooking.
- Create a fragrant garlic butter by thoroughly mixing softened butter with finely minced garlic until completely incorporated.
- Generously brush the entire surface of the dough with the garlic butter mixture, ensuring comprehensive and even coverage.
- Sprinkle half of the dried basil across the buttered dough, creating an aromatic herb foundation.
- Distribute Mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses uniformly over the dough, completely covering the initial basil layer.
- Enhance the flavor profile by adding the remaining basil, then season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
- Use a pizza cutter to divide the dough into 12 precise, equal-sized breadstick segments before baking.
- Bake for 15 minutes in the preheated oven until the cheese transforms into a golden, bubbling surface.
- Immediately after removing from the oven, re-slice the breadsticks along the original cut lines to ensure clean separation.
- Transfer to a serving platter and enjoy while the breadsticks are piping hot and at peak crispiness.
Notes
- Customize cheese by mixing different varieties like cheddar or provolone for unique flavor profiles.
- Enhance gluten-free options by substituting regular pizza dough with cauliflower or almond flour-based crusts.
- Elevate nutritional value by adding finely chopped spinach or herbs between cheese layers for extra nutrients.
- Adjust garlic intensity by roasting garlic beforehand for a mellower, deeper flavor experience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 13 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg