Soft, doughy, and loaded with melty cheese, these cheesy garlic breadsticks are pure comfort food. The hint of garlic makes them irresistibly warm and savory, while the golden crust and gooey topping guarantee they’ll disappear fast. Perfect as a side dish, snack, or party treat, they’re simple enough to whip up anytime of year.
Fresh from the oven, they’re everything you want in a bite: cheesy, garlicky, and downright delicious. Best of all, this recipe is easy to make at home—and yes, you can store them to enjoy later in the day or week.
Cheesy Garlic Breadsticks
Ingredients
For the Bread
Quantity Ingredient Notes
1 ½ cups + 2 tbsp All-purpose flour —
1 tbsp Dry instant yeast —
3 tbsp Unsalted butter Cubed, room temperature
½ tbsp Granulated sugar —
1 cup Lukewarm milk —
1 tsp Salt —
As needed Lukewarm water For kneading
— Cornmeal For dusting
For the Topping
Quantity Ingredient Notes
2 cloves Garlic Minced
2 tbsp Unsalted butter Softened, room temperature
1 tsp Italian herb seasoning —
1 ⅓ cups Mozzarella cheese Grated
½ cup Parmesan cheese Grated
— Salt & pepper To taste
Handful Fresh parsley Chopped
Instructions
Activate the Yeast
In a medium bowl, mix lukewarm milk, yeast, 2 tbsp flour, and sugar.
Let rest 10 minutes until foamy and bubbly.
Make the Dough
In a large bowl, combine flour and cubed butter. Mix with fork or hands until crumbly.
Add salt, then pour in the yeast mixture. Knead well, adding lukewarm water gradually until smooth.
Place dough in a clean bowl, drizzle with olive oil, cover, and let rise 1 hour (until doubled).
Prepare the Topping
In a small bowl, mix garlic, softened butter, Italian herbs, salt, and pepper.
Shape the Dough
Dust a baking sheet with cornmeal.
Turn dough onto a floured surface, knead 5–8 minutes, then roll into a 1-inch thick rectangle.
Transfer to baking sheet, pressing gently to fit. Cover and rest 15–20 minutes.
Bake the Base
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
Bake dough for 15 minutes.
Add Topping & Finish
Remove from oven, brush with garlic butter, and sprinkle mozzarella + Parmesan.
Increase oven to 450°F (230°C). Bake 8–10 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
Serve
Slice into sticks, sprinkle with fresh parsley, and serve hot.
