3-Ingredient Cheesy Garlic Breadsticks are the perfect solution when you’re craving something warm, buttery, and irresistibly cheesy! This simple recipe comes together in minutes with just refrigerated pizza dough, garlic butter, and shredded mozzarella—making it ideal for game day snacks, dinner sides, or anytime comfort food.
You’ll love how golden and bubbly these breadsticks get in the oven, with crispy edges and soft, pull-apart centers. Plus, the aroma of garlic butter melting into that fresh dough? Absolutely unbeatable. It’s the kind of recipe you’ll have memorized after just one try.
Fun fact: Breadsticks date back to 14th-century Italy, originally thin and crisp. Our modern take adds cheesy comfort and a garlicky twist that’s hard to resist.
So whether you’re dipping them in marinara or serving them alongside your favorite pasta, these 3-Ingredient Cheesy Garlic Breadsticks are guaranteed to impress with minimal effort and maximum flavor.
Recipe Yield: 10–12 breadsticks
INGREDIENTS
1 lb refrigerated pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
1 ½ tsp garlic powder
1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Preheat and prep:
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it with cooking spray.
2. Roll the dough:
On a lightly floured surface, roll out the pizza dough into a large rectangle, about ¼-inch thick. Carefully transfer to your prepared baking sheet.
3. Make garlic butter:
In a small bowl, stir the melted butter with garlic powder until well combined. Then, brush the entire surface of the dough generously with this garlic butter mixture.
4. Add the cheese:
Evenly sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese over the dough, covering all the way to the edges for that golden crusty bite.
5. Bake to golden perfection:
Bake in the preheated oven for 12–15 minutes or until the edges are golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
6. Slice and serve:
Let cool for 1–2 minutes, then slice into breadsticks using a pizza cutter or sharp knife. Serve hot with marinara or ranch for dipping, if desired.
Helpful Tips to Perfect This Recipe
- Use Fresh Dough for Best Texture: Let the pizza dough rest at room temperature for 20 minutes before rolling—it makes shaping easier and improves the texture.
- Boost the Garlic Flavor: Add 1 finely minced garlic clove to the butter for a deeper, more aromatic garlic flavor.
- Cheese Variety for Extra Flavor: While mozzarella melts beautifully, a little parmesan or provolone adds great depth and sharpness.
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