Cheesy Garlic Breadsticks
These Cheesy Garlic Breadsticks are buttery, golden and topped with plenty of melted cheese, made with a tube of refrigerated pizza crust. With just 3 minutes of prep, they're ready in 15 minutes, which makes them a quick appetizer or side for pizza night, pasta dinners or whenever you want warm, cheesy bread.
Garlic butter breadsticks like these get their flavor from melted butter and grated garlic brushed over refrigerated pizza crust. Mozzarella melts over the top for a gooey layer, and a little Parmesan adds a savory finish.
For an Italian-inspired dinner, serve these breadsticks alongside our One Pan Lazy Lasagna or Marry Me Chicken Pasta.
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Ingredients
This breadsticks recipe comes together with a handful of basic ingredients.
See the recipe card below for the exact quantities of each ingredient.
- Refrigerated Pizza Crust: One tube means no dough to mix or rise.
- Butter: Melted with the garlic, it carries the flavor across the crust and helps the edges turn golden.
- Garlic: Freshly grated garlic gives the strongest garlic flavor. Garlic powder can work in a pinch.
- Mozzarella Cheese: Shredded mozzarella melts into the gooey topping.
- Parmesan Cheese: A little grated Parmesan adds a savory finish.
All you need is a large baking sheet lined with parchment paper. A pizza slicer helps cut the breadsticks, but it's optional.
Variations
- Add Fresh Herbs: Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley over the breadsticks after baking.
- Switch Up the Cheese: Try a blend of mozzarella and provolone for a different cheesy topping.
- Add a Little Heat: Sprinkle red pepper flakes over the cheese before baking.
How to Make Cheesy Garlic Breadsticks
These breadsticks come together quickly on a lined baking sheet and bake until the edges are golden.
Preheat oven to 425F and prepare a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
Spread pizza crust evenly on the prepared baking sheet.
In a small saucepan, melt butter and garlic until fragrant. Brush evenly over the pizza crust.
Top with mozzarella and parmesan cheeses and sprinkle with Italian seasoning, if using.
I often cut the breadsticks into 16 pieces in advance at this step, but it's optional.
Bake for about 12 minutes, or until the edges start to turn golden.
Cool slightly and enjoy warm.
Hint: Start checking the breadsticks around the 10-minute mark, since oven temperatures and dough thickness can vary.
Recipe Tips
- Spread the Dough Evenly: Press the pizza crust into an even layer on the baking sheet so it bakes consistently.
- Grate the Garlic Finely: Finely grated garlic spreads through the melted butter and coats the crust evenly.
- Slice after Baking If You Prefer: The breadsticks can also be baked whole and cut with a pizza slicer once they come out of the oven.
Another good match is our Creamy Chicken Pasta with Sun Dried Tomatoes, a creamy main that goes well with warm breadsticks.
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Storage Instructions
- Refrigerator: Store cooled leftover breadsticks in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Freezer: Freeze cooled breadsticks in a freezer-safe container for up to 2 months. Thaw in the refrigerator before reheating.
- Reheating: Warm them in the oven or air fryer until heated through to help bring back some crispness. The microwave works too, but the crust will be softer.
Serving Suggestions
- Mains for Pairing: Bang Bang Chicken Pasta, Tomato Basil Chicken, Slow Cooker Velveeta Mac and Cheese, Marry Me Chicken Soup, High Protein Mac and Cheese, Italian Penicillin Soup, and Zuppa Toscana.
Cheesy Garlic Breadsticks Recipe FAQs
Homemade pizza dough works too. Roll or stretch it into an even layer on the prepared baking sheet. Baking time may vary with the thickness of the dough.
Marinara or pizza sauce makes a good dip, and the breadsticks pair well with pasta, soup or your favorite pizza night meal.
Cheesy garlic breadsticks are best served fresh while the cheese is warm and melted. Assemble them shortly before baking, then bake just before serving.
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Cheesy Garlic Breadsticks
Equipment
- Large Baking Sheet
- Pizza Cutter
Ingredients
- 1-391 gram tube refrigerated pizza crust
- 2 tablespoon butter
- 2 cloves garlic grated
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese shredded
- 1 tablespoon parmesan cheese grated
- ¼ teaspoon Italian seasoning optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425F and prepare a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Spread pizza crust evenly on the prepared baking sheet.
- In a small saucepan, melt butter and garlic until fragrant. Brush evenly over the pizza crust.
- Top with mozzarella and parmesan cheeses and sprinkle with Italian seasoning, if using.
- I often cut the breadsticks into 16 pieces in advance at this step, but it's optional.
- Bake for about 12 minutes, or until the edges start to turn golden.
- Cool slightly and enjoy warm.
Notes
- Spread the Dough Evenly: Press the pizza crust into an even layer on the baking sheet so it bakes consistently.
- Grate the Garlic Finely: Finely grated garlic spreads through the melted butter and coats the crust evenly.
- Slice after Baking If You Prefer: The breadsticks can also be baked whole and cut with a pizza slicer once they come out of the oven.
- Check Early:Start checking the breadsticks around the 10-minute mark, since oven temperatures and dough thickness can vary.
- Refrigerator: Store cooled leftover breadsticks in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Freezer: Freeze cooled breadsticks in a freezer-safe container for up to 2 months. Thaw in the refrigerator before reheating.
- Reheating: Warm them in the oven or air fryer until heated through to help bring back some crispness. The microwave works too, but the crust will be softer.
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