Description
Easy, comforting cheese sticks that deliver big cheesy flavor, perfect for parties or a cozy snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb pizza dough
- 3 tbsp butter, melted
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp dried Italian seasoning
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
- Marinara sauce, for dipping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Prepare a baking sheet and heat a pizza stone if you have one.
- Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking sheet and roll the pizza dough into a rectangle of even thickness.
- Mix the melted butter with minced garlic and brush it over the dough.
- Sprinkle shredded mozzarella, grated Parmesan, and Italian seasoning over the dough.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes until golden and bubbly.
- Let the cheese sticks rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving with marinara sauce.
Notes
For best results, use low-moisture mozzarella and let refrigerated dough sit at room temperature before rolling. Adjust seasoning and dipping sauces based on preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stick
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: cheese sticks, pizza snack, easy appetizer, party food, baked cheese sticks