Description
Crispy, golden cheese stuffed breadsticks bring Italian comfort straight to your kitchen. Melted cheese nestled inside perfectly seasoned dough creates an irresistible snack perfect for gathering friends and satisfying midnight cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Cheese Ingredients:
- 12 sticks string cheese or 12 ounces (340 grams) cheese, cut into sticks
- 1/4 cup (30 grams) grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Dough and Base Ingredients:
- 1 pound (454 grams) pizza dough (homemade or store-bought)
Seasoning and Topping Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Dipping Sauce:
- Marinara sauce, for dipping
Instructions
- Transform pizza dough into delectable cheese-filled breadsticks by carefully crafting each piece with precision and flavor.
- Dust a clean work surface with flour, then methodically divide the pizza dough into 12 uniform sections.
- Gently stretch and roll each dough segment into a rectangular shape measuring approximately 4×3 inches, ensuring even thickness.
- Position a cheese stick along the shorter edge of each dough rectangle, maintaining a strategic placement.
- Carefully roll the dough around the cheese, applying gentle pressure to create a tight seal. Meticulously pinch the edges and tuck in the ends to prevent cheese from escaping during baking.
- Prepare a flavor-enhancing coating by whisking melted butter with garlic powder and Italian seasoning in a small mixing bowl.
- Generously brush the seasoned butter mixture over each prepared breadstick, ensuring complete coverage.
- Optionally sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese across the surface for an additional layer of savory complexity.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C), positioning the rack in the center for consistent heat distribution.
- Arrange the breadsticks on a parchment-lined baking sheet, leaving adequate space between each piece to promote even browning.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, monitoring closely until the breadsticks transform into a golden-brown, crispy exterior.
- Remove from the oven and allow a brief cooling period to prevent potential burns.
- Serve warm alongside marinara sauce, creating an irresistible dipping experience that complements the cheesy interior.
Notes
- Swap out regular mozzarella for low-moisture or string cheese to prevent excessive oil leakage during baking.
- Create gluten-free version by using alternative pizza dough made from almond or cauliflower flour for dietary needs.
- Prevent cheese from oozing out by freezing cheese sticks for 15 minutes before wrapping, ensuring a cleaner seal.
- Experiment with different cheese varieties like cheddar, provolone, or pepper jack for unique flavor combinations and exciting taste profiles.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg