Cheesy Garlic Breadsticks Recipe

Cheesy Garlic Breadsticks are warm, fluffy, and packed with gooey cheese and savory garlic butter. Perfect as a side dish for pasta, soups, or just for snacking, these breadsticks are guaranteed to disappear quickly at any gathering!

Ingredients

For the Dough:

2 ¼ tsp (1 packet) active dry yeast

1 cup warm water (110°F / 45°C)

2 tsp sugar

2 ½ cups all-purpose flour

2 tbsp olive oil

1 tsp salt

For the Garlic Butter:

3 tbsp unsalted butter, melted

3 cloves garlic, minced (or 1 tsp garlic powder)

1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (optional)

For the Topping:

1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese

¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

Prepare the Dough:

In a small bowl, mix warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy.

In a large bowl, combine flour and salt. Add olive oil and yeast mixture. Mix until a dough forms.

Knead for 5–7 minutes on a floured surface until smooth and elastic.

Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 hour or until doubled in size.

Shape the Breadsticks:

Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).

Roll out the dough into a rectangle (about 9×13 inches). Place on a greased baking sheet or pizza pan.

Add Garlic Butter & Cheese:

Mix melted butter with minced garlic and parsley. Brush over the dough.

Sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan evenly on top.

Bake:

Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until golden brown and cheese is bubbly.

Cut & Serve:

Let cool slightly, then slice into breadsticks. Serve warm with marinara sauce or ranch for dipping.

Notes & Tips

You can use store-bought pizza dough to save time.

For extra flavor, add Italian seasoning to the garlic butter.

Use a blend of cheeses (mozzarella, cheddar, provolone) for more cheesy goodness.

Servings

Makes about 12 breadsticks.