Description
Irresistible garlic parmesan breadsticks showcase Italian culinary magic with crisp exterior and tender center. Cheese-lovers will adore these simple yet elegant appetizers that complement any meal perfectly.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Cheese Ingredients:
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Base Ingredient:
- 1 can (13.8 oz / 391 grams) refrigerated pizza dough
Seasoning and Finishing Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs (such as basil, oregano, thyme)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt to taste
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 400F (200C) and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper for optimal cooking surface.
- Spread pizza dough on a lightly floured workspace, stretching into a thin rectangular shape approximately 1/4 inch thick.
- Drizzle olive oil across the entire dough surface, ensuring even coverage for enhanced flavor and golden crispness.
- Generously distribute mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses across the dough, creating a uniform cheese layer.
- Sprinkle garlic powder, dried Italian herbs, and a delicate pinch of salt to elevate the breadsticks’ aromatic profile.
- Slice the dough into uniform strips using a sharp knife or pizza cutter, maintaining consistent width for even baking.
- Transfer the prepared breadsticks to the preheated oven, baking for 12-15 minutes until edges turn golden and cheese becomes delightfully bubbly.
- While breadsticks bake, craft a quick garlic butter by combining melted butter with garlic powder and freshly chopped parsley.
- Immediately after removing breadsticks from the oven, brush with the prepared garlic butter, allowing the warmth to absorb the rich, herbaceous flavors.
- Serve hot and enjoy these crispy, cheesy Italian-inspired delights straight from the oven.
Notes
- Use cold dough straight from the refrigerator for easier handling and more defined breadstick shapes.
- Choose high-moisture mozzarella for extra cheesy, stretchy texture that melts beautifully.
- Create gluten-free version by substituting pizza dough with cauliflower or almond flour-based alternatives.
- Enhance flavor complexity by adding red pepper flakes or experimenting with different herb combinations like oregano and basil.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg