Description
Homemade cheese-stuffed breadsticks combine Italian flavors with crispy golden edges and gooey mozzarella centers. Seasoned herbs and garlic elevate this simple snack for hungry friends craving comfort and deliciousness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds (907 g) pizza dough
- 12 mozzarella sticks
- ⅓ cup (79 ml) shredded mozzarella
- 4 tbsps (60 ml) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) parmesan, grated
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) parsley, finely chopped
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- 1 pinch black pepper
Instructions
- Dough Preparation: Dust work surface with flour and stretch pizza dough into rectangular shapes, creating a smooth foundation for cheese stick assembly.
- Cheese Layering: Position cheese sticks strategically across one dough sheet, maintaining uniform spacing, then gently drape second dough sheet to form a cheese-filled sandwich structure.
- Sealing and Cutting: Apply firm pressure around cheese stick edges to seal completely, preventing potential cheese leakage. Methodically slice the layered dough into individual breadstick segments using a pizza cutter.
- Baking Setup: Arrange breadsticks on parchment-lined baking sheet with adequate spacing, then slide into oven preheated to 425°F (220°C).
- Flavor Infusion: While breadsticks bake to golden perfection, whisk melted butter with parsley, parmesan, salt, garlic powder, and black pepper to create a robust finishing glaze.
- Finishing Touch: Upon emerging from oven with a crisp, sun-kissed exterior, immediately brush breadsticks generously with prepared garlic butter mixture, ensuring comprehensive coverage.
- Serving: Present these molten, cheese-filled delicacies while piping hot, inviting immediate and enthusiastic consumption.
Notes
- Flour Surface Prep: Lightly dust your workspace with flour to prevent sticky dough and ensure smooth handling.
- Dough Stretching Technique: Carefully stretch dough into even rectangles to create uniform, professional-looking breadsticks.
- Seal Like a Pro: Press edges firmly around cheese sticks to prevent cheese from oozing out during baking, creating perfect sealed pockets.
- Butter Brush Magic: Immediately coat hot breadsticks with garlic butter mixture for maximum flavor absorption and irresistible golden finish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 13 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 7
- Calories: 352
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 367 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 58 mg