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.