Some recipes just feel like a hug. You know, the kind that takes zero effort but somehow makes your whole day better. That’s what these cheesy garlic breadsticks are for me.
I can’t even tell you how many times I’ve made them — sometimes as a side for pasta night, sometimes because I just needed something warm and buttery at 11 p.m. (no regrets). They’re not fancy. They’re not delicate. They’re the kind of thing that disappears five minutes after they come out of the oven, usually with someone burning their fingers because they couldn’t wait.
And that smell — that smell when the garlic hits the butter and the cheese starts melting — it’s everything. It fills the kitchen, seeps into the living room, makes people wander in asking, “What are you baking?” You know that feeling when something simple somehow makes the whole place feel alive? Yeah, that.
What I love most is how effortless it is. You don’t need to knead dough from scratch or measure out yeast or wait for anything to rise. You grab a tube of pizza dough, you melt some butter, you throw on cheese done. It’s comfort food in its purest form.
And the best part? When you pull it out of the oven, the cheese has melted into those golden bubbles, the edges are just crisp enough, and the middle is soft and pillowy. The garlic’s not too strong, just the right amount that makes you close your eyes for a second when you take that first bite.
It’s the kind of thing you make for people you love — or for yourself, when you need a little bit of cozy. No rules, no perfection.Just buttery, garlicky, cheesy happiness.
Ingredients
1 tube refrigerated pizza dough
2 tbsp butter, melted
2 cloves garlic, minced
1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tsp dried oregano
Salt to taste
Preparation
1️⃣ Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Grease a baking sheet, or line it with parchment paper if you want less cleanup later (trust me, you’ll thank yourself).
2️⃣ Roll out the pizza dough into a rectangle right on the baking sheet.
Don’t worry about making it perfect — a little uneven edge just means it’s homemade.
3️⃣ Mix melted butter and garlic together, then brush that glorious mixture all over the dough. The smell alone will make you happy.
4️⃣ Sprinkle on the mozzarella, Parmesan, oregano, and a pinch of salt. Don’t skimp on the cheese — this is not the time to be shy.
5️⃣ Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbling and the edges are golden brown.
6️⃣ Slice into breadsticks while it’s still warm. Watch the cheese stretch and melt and try not to eat half of them before you serve them.
Serve with a little marinara or garlic butter dip if you’re feeling extra indulgent. Or just tear into them as they are — sometimes the simplest version is the best.
Recipe FAQs
1. Can I make this without pizza dough?
Absolutely. You can use any kind of flatbread, naan, or even puff pastry if that’s what you have. The flavor will be slightly different, but still delicious.
2. What if I don’t have mozzarella?
Use whatever cheese melts well cheddar, provolone, or a mix. The magic is in the melted cheese and garlic butter, not the exact kind of cheese.
3. How do I keep the breadsticks soft?
As soon as they come out of the oven, cover them loosely with a clean kitchen towel for 5–10 minutes. It traps a little steam, keeps the insides soft, and the crust won’t go too hard.
4. Can I prep them ahead of time?
Yes! You can assemble everything ahead and pop it in the fridge. When you’re ready, bake it straight from the fridge — just add a few extra minutes to the baking time.
5. What’s the best way to eat them?
Honestly? Standing by the counter, pulling one apart with your hands while it’s still too hot. Or with a bowl of pasta, or next to a pot of soup. Or when you just need something warm and cheesy to make the world feel a little softer for a while.
Cheesy Garlic Breadsticks
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servings30
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kcalIngredients
1 tube refrigerated pizza dough
2 tbsp butter, melted
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tsp dried oregano
Salt to taste
Directions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Grease a baking sheet, or line it with parchment paper if you want less cleanup later (trust me, you’ll thank yourself).
- Roll out the pizza dough into a rectangle right on the baking sheet. Don’t worry about making it perfect — a little uneven edge just means it’s homemade.
- Mix melted butter and garlic together, then brush that glorious mixture all over the dough. The smell alone will make you happy.
- Sprinkle on the mozzarella, Parmesan, oregano, and a pinch of salt. Don’t skimp on the cheese — this is not the time to be shy.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbling and the edges are golden brown.
- Slice into breadsticks while it’s still warm. Watch the cheese stretch and melt and try not to eat half of them before you serve them.
