Cheesy Pizza Dough Breadsticks
Easy garlic brushed breadsticks made with pizza dough. Serve warm with marinara for dipping.
Servings: 12 breadsticks
Ingredients
- 1 pound pizza dough homemade or store-bought
- 3 to 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup shredded fontina cheese or use all mozzarella
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano or Italian seasoning blend
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes optional
- Chopped fresh basil for garnish (optional)
For Serving
- Marinara sauce for dipping (homemade or store bought)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 450°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it with olive oil.
- If using store-bought pizza dough, let it sit at room temperature for 30–45 minutes to make it easier to roll out.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough into a 10x12-inch rectangle (or about ¼-inch thick). Transfer it to the baking sheet.
- In a small bowl, mix the olive oil and minced garlic. Brush this mixture evenly over the dough.
- Sprinkle mozzarella, fontina, and finally Parmesan evenly over the top.
- Season with oregano, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using).
- Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and the edges are golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes. Slice the bread lengthwise into strips about 1 inch wide, then, cut across the shorter side once for medium-length breadsticks, or make two cuts for shorter breadsticks.
- Garnish with fresh basil, if desired, and serve warm with marinara sauce for dipping.
Notes
- If using store-bought pizza dough, let it sit at room temperature for 30–45 minutes before rolling it out.
- For crispy edges, bake on a preheated pizza stone or a well-heated baking sheet. If you prefer softer breadsticks, bake them on parchment paper without preheating the pan.
- These breadsticks are best served fresh but can be reheated in the oven at 350°F for 5 to 7 minutes.
- Some other options for cheese: provolone, asiago, gouda, cheddar, and havarti.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 173kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 16mg | Sodium: 509mg | Potassium: 20mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 135IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 1mg
