Baked Breadsticks with Herb Butter
Golden, crisp breadsticks brushed with a fragrant herb and cheese butter, perfect for dipping or serving with pasta. This american-inspired quick meals ready in about 30 minutes pairs all-purpose flour, salt, sugar for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 120 calories and feeds 8, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp sugar
- 1/2 cup, softened unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup, chopped (parsley, rosemary, and thyme mixed) fresh herbs
- 1/4 cup, grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). In a bowl, combine 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp sugar.
- Step 2: Cut in 1/2 cup softened unsalted butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Step 3: Press the dough evenly into a 9x13-inch baking dish. Bake for 20 minutes until golden brown.
- Step 4: While the breadsticks bake, mix 1/4 cup chopped fresh herbs and 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese. Melt 2 tbsp of the unsalted butter and stir into the herb mixture.
- Step 5: After baking, brush the hot breadsticks with the herb butter mixture and serve immediately.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Baked Breadsticks with Herb Butter take to make?
Total time is about 30 minutes (10 min prep + 20 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Baked Breadsticks with Herb Butter?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep all-purpose flour from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Baked Breadsticks with Herb Butter?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Baked Breadsticks with Herb Butter for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 8 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 8). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Baked Breadsticks with Herb Butter?
American quick meals like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
What others are saying
- ★★★★★
Perfect for a quick appetizer, my family loved these!
- ★★★★☆
Tasty, but the herb butter was a bit bland for my taste.
- ★★★☆☆
The breadsticks were dry and didn't have much flavor.
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