The Best Cheesy Breadsticks (Pizza Dough)
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The Best Cheesy Breadsticks (Pizza Dough)
Description
This recipe starts with rolled-out pizza dough placed onto a greased pizza pan, creating the base for the breadsticks. A mixture of melted butter, minced garlic, and Italian seasoning is brushed over the dough to infuse flavor right at the crust base. A combination of shredded mozzarella, cheddar, and Parmesan cheeses is layered on top, contributing a mix of creamy, sharp, and nutty cheese flavors.
Baked at a high temperature until the cheese bubbles and develops golden brown spots, the breadsticks gain a crispy, flavorful crust with a tender, cheesy interior. The garlic butter enhances the savory quality, and the Italian seasoning adds herbaceous notes.
Serving these breadsticks with a marinara or tomato sauce for dipping is recommended, lending a familiar and complementary acid balance to the rich cheese.
Ingredients
- pizza dough my No-Fail Pizza Dough works well for this! or 1 can of Pillsbury Pizza Dough, prepared raw
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
- ½ cup cheddar cheese shredded
- ¼ cup Parmesan Cheese shredded
- 1 tablespoon parsley or 1 teaspoon dried, chopped, fresh
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F.
- Roll dough out to fit the pizza pan and place on a greased 12" pizza pan.
- Place butter, garlic and italian seasoning in a small bowl. Microwave about 15 seconds or until melted.
- Brush butter over pizza dough. Top with cheeses and parsley.
- Bake 12-16 minutes or until cooked through and cheese is browned and bubbly.
- Serve with your favorite tomato sauce for dipping.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 323 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 323 | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 32g | 11% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 42mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 762mg | 32% |
| Potassium | 37mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 490IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 219mg | 22% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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