🥖🧄 Cheesy Garlic Breadsticks
Cheesy garlic breadsticks are soft, buttery breadsticks loaded with garlic flavor and melted cheese—perfect as an appetizer, side dish, or snack.
🧾 Ingredients
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp Sugar
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1 packet (7 g) Active dry yeast
- ¾ cup warm Milk
- 2 tbsp Butter, melted
- 2–3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1–1½ cups Shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 tsp Dried parsley (optional, for garnish)
👨🍳 Instructions
- Prepare the dough
- In a small bowl, dissolve yeast and sugar in warm milk. Let sit 5–10 minutes until foamy.
- In a large bowl, combine flour and salt. Add yeast mixture and melted butter. Mix into a soft dough.
- Knead for 5–7 minutes until smooth and elastic. Let rise for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- Shape breadsticks
- Roll dough into a rectangle or long ropes and place on a greased baking sheet.
- Add garlic and cheese
- Mix minced garlic with a little melted butter and brush over the dough.
- Sprinkle shredded mozzarella evenly on top.
- Bake
- Preheat oven to 200 °C (400 °F). Bake 12–15 minutes until golden and cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish and serve
- Sprinkle with parsley or extra garlic butter if desired. Serve warm.
🌟 Tips
- Soft vs. crispy: Brush extra butter after baking for softer sticks; bake a bit longer for crispier edges.
- Flavor variations: Add Red pepper flakes, Italian seasoning, or a mix of cheeses for extra flavor.
- Make-ahead: Dough can be refrigerated overnight and baked fresh the next day.
🍽️ Serving Ideas
- Serve with Marinara sauce or Ranch dressing for dipping.
- Pair with Pasta, Soup, or a salad.
- Great for parties or movie nights as a shareable snack.
✅ Fun fact: Cheesy garlic breadsticks are inspired by Italian garlic bread but adapted for finger-food style and often feature melted mozzarella for gooey indulgence.
I can also provide:
- A quick 30-minute no-yeast version
- A pull-apart cheesy garlic bread skillet recipe
- A low-carb garlic breadstick recipe using almond flour
