Garlic Herb Cheese Breadsticks

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Soft, chewy breadsticks baked with melted cheese and a fragrant garlic-herb butter, perfect for dipping. This Italian-inspired kid-friendly recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs pizza dough, unsalted butter, garlic for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 150 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.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 10 min Serves 8 Italian cuisine 150 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F. Roll pizza dough into a 12x8-inch rectangle and cut into 12 equal strips. Place strips on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  2. Step 2: Melt 4 tbsp unsalted butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add 3 minced garlic cloves and cook for 2 minutes until fragrant but not browned. Stir in 1/4 cup fresh parsley, 1 tsp dried oregano, and 1/4 tsp salt.
  3. Step 3: Brush garlic-herb butter mixture over each breadstick. Top with 1 cup shredded mozzarella and bake for 10-12 minutes until golden and cheese is bubbly. Let cool for 5 minutes before serving.

Frequently asked questions

How long does Garlic Herb Cheese Breadsticks take to make?

Total time is about 25 minutes (15 min prep + 10 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 Garlic Herb Cheese Breadsticks?

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 pizza dough from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Garlic Herb Cheese Breadsticks?

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 Garlic Herb Cheese Breadsticks 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 Garlic Herb Cheese Breadsticks?

Italian kid friendly 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.

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