Homemade Cheesy Breadsticks
These Homemade Cheesy Breadsticks are soft, buttery, and loaded with melty cheese. Made from a simple scratch dough, brushed with garlicky butter, and baked until golden — they’re perfect for pizza night, soups, pasta, or dipping into your favorite sauce. Warm, cheesy comfort in every bite!
Calories: 170kcal
Ingredients
- For the Dough:
- 2¼ tsp active dry yeast 1 packet
- 1 cup warm water about 110°F
- 1 tsp sugar
- 2½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- For the Topping:
- 1½ cups shredded mozzarella
- ¼ cup cheddar or Gruyère cheese optional, for flavor boost
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter melted
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Optional: pinch of red pepper flakes or flaky salt
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy.
- Stir in flour, salt, and olive oil until dough comes together. Knead for 5–7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Cover with a towel and let rise in a warm spot for 45–60 minutes, or until doubled in size.
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll the dough into a rectangle (about 9×13"). Transfer to the baking sheet.
- Brush dough with melted butter, sprinkle garlic and Italian seasoning evenly. Top with mozzarella and other cheese if using.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and edges are golden brown.
- Brush with more butter if desired. Slice into breadsticks and serve warm with marinara, ranch, or garlic sauce!
Notes
- Mozzarella is classic, but feel free to play with cheddar, Gruyère, or even Munster cheese for a fun twist.
- Let the dough rise fully — it’s the key to soft, fluffy breadsticks.
- Freezer tip: Freeze baked breadsticks and reheat in the oven at 350°F for 10 minutes.
- Make it spicy: Add jalapeños or red pepper flakes before baking!