Description
These Homemade Cheesy Garlic Breadsticks are everything you love about classic comfort food. Perfectly golden on the outside, irresistibly gooey on the inside — they’re packed with garlic flavor and blanketed in melty mozzarella cheese. Whether you’re looking for easy dinner sides, quick snack ideas, or crowd-pleasing appetizers, this is a simple, homemade recipe that always delivers. A perfect addition to your list of easy recipes, dinner ideas, or even game day food favorites.
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon instant yeast
1 teaspoon sugar
0.5 teaspoon salt
0.75 cup warm water
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
2 cloves garlic finely minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
0.25 teaspoon salt (if using unsalted butter)
1.5 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
1 teaspoon dried parsley or basil
Instructions
1. In a large bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and instant yeast. Let sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
2. Add flour, salt, and olive oil to the bowl. Mix until a rough dough forms.
3. Knead the dough for 5–7 minutes until smooth and elastic. Cover and let rise for 45–60 minutes until doubled in size.
4. While the dough is rising, melt the butter and stir in garlic, oregano, and salt. Set aside.
5. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
6. Roll out the risen dough into a ¼-inch thick rectangle on a floured surface. Transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet.
7. Lightly score the dough into breadstick strips using a sharp knife or pizza cutter.
8. Brush the dough with garlic butter. Sprinkle evenly with mozzarella, Parmesan (if using), and parsley or basil.
9. Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until cheese is melted and golden, and edges are lightly browned.
10. Let cool slightly, cut along the scored lines, and serve warm with your favorite dip.
Notes
Use fresh garlic instead of powder for stronger, richer flavor.
Don’t skip pre-scoring the dough — it helps with easy slicing post-bake.
Reheat in the oven, not microwave, for the best crispy-cheesy texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 breadstick
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
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