Cheese-Loaded Garlic Breadsticks
Soft, pillowy, and packed with gooey melted cheese, these cheesy garlic breadsticks are the ultimate comfort food. A subtle garlic flavor adds cozy, savory warmth, while the golden crust and stretchy topping make them impossible to resist. Whether served as a side, snack, or party favorite, they’re easy enough to make any time of year.
Straight from the oven, they deliver everything you crave in one bite—cheesy, garlicky, and totally satisfying. Even better, this recipe is simple to prepare at home, and the breadsticks can be stored to enjoy later the same day or throughout the week.
Cheesy Garlic Breadsticks
Ingredients
For the Bread
| Quantity | Ingredient | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 ½ cups + 2 tbsp | All-purpose flour | — |
| 1 tbsp | Instant dry yeast | — |
| 3 tbsp | Unsalted butter | Cubed, room temperature |
| ½ tbsp | Granulated sugar | — |
| 1 cup | Lukewarm milk | — |
| 1 tsp | Salt | — |
| As needed | Lukewarm water | For kneading |
| — | Cornmeal | For dusting |
For the Topping
| Quantity | Ingredient | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2 cloves | Garlic | Minced |
| 2 tbsp | Unsalted butter | Softened, room temperature |
| 1 tsp | Italian seasoning | — |
| 1 ⅓ cups | Mozzarella cheese | Grated |
| ½ cup | Parmesan cheese | Grated |
| — | Salt & pepper | To taste |
| Handful | Fresh parsley | Chopped |
Instructions
Activate the Yeast
Combine the lukewarm milk, yeast, sugar, and 2 tablespoons of flour in a medium bowl.
Let sit for about 10 minutes, until foamy and bubbly.
Prepare the Dough
In a large bowl, mix the flour and butter using a fork or your hands until crumbly.
Stir in the salt, then add the yeast mixture. Knead, adding lukewarm water a little at a time, until a smooth dough forms.
Transfer to a clean bowl, lightly coat with olive oil, cover, and let rise for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
Make the Topping
Mix together the garlic, softened butter, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
Shape the Dough
Sprinkle a baking sheet with cornmeal.
Turn the dough onto a floured surface, knead for 5–8 minutes, then roll into a rectangle about 1 inch thick.
Place on the baking sheet, gently press to fit, cover, and let rest for 15–20 minutes.
Bake the Base
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
Bake the dough for 15 minutes.
Add the Topping & Finish
Remove from the oven, spread the garlic butter evenly over the surface, then top with mozzarella and Parmesan.
Increase oven temperature to 450°F (230°C) and bake for 8–10 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Serve
Cut into breadsticks, sprinkle with fresh parsley, and enjoy while hot.
