Description
Cheese Stuffed Breadsticks are soft, golden breadsticks filled with gooey melted mozzarella cheese and brushed with a flavorful buttery garlic seasoning. These easy-to-make breadsticks are perfect as an appetizer, snack, or side dish alongside pasta, making them a beloved crowd-pleaser at any gathering.
Ingredients
Dough
- 1 can refrigerated pizza dough (or 1 lb homemade dough)
Filling
- 1½ cups mozzarella cheese sticks or shredded mozzarella
Topping
- 2 tbsp butter, melted
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp Italian seasoning
- 2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
For Serving
- Marinara sauce, for dipping
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and facilitate easy cleanup.
- Prepare Dough: Roll out the refrigerated pizza dough into a large rectangle on a lightly floured surface to an even thickness suitable for wrapping the cheese.
- Cut Dough Strips: Using a sharp knife or pizza cutter, slice the dough rectangle into 10 to 12 equal strips to create individual breadsticks.
- Stuff with Cheese: Place a mozzarella stick or a line of shredded mozzarella down the center of each dough strip, ensuring you leave space on edges for sealing.
- Seal Edges: Fold the dough strips over the cheese lengthwise and pinch the edges firmly to completely seal in the cheese and prevent it from leaking during baking.
- Arrange on Pan: Position the sealed breadsticks seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them slightly apart to allow for expansion.
- Prepare Garlic Butter: In a small bowl, combine the melted butter, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning, mixing well to create a flavorful brush-on topping.
- Brush Breadsticks: Generously brush the garlic butter mixture over the tops of the breadsticks for a rich, seasoned crust.
- Add Parmesan Cheese: Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese evenly over each breadstick to add a slightly nutty, savory finish.
- Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake the breadsticks for 12 to 15 minutes, or until they turn a beautiful golden brown and the cheese inside is melted.
- Serve Warm: Remove from oven and serve the breadsticks immediately warm alongside marinara sauce for dipping.
Notes
- Ensure to seal the dough edges tightly to prevent the cheese from leaking out during baking.
- Using string cheese makes stuffing the breadsticks easier and tidier.
- Add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the garlic butter for a spicy kick.
- These breadsticks are best enjoyed fresh but can be reheated in an oven or air fryer to restore their crispness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
