Ingredients:
1 pound pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon dried oregano (optional)
Marinara sauce for dipping (optional)
Instructions:
Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Lightly grease a baking sheet or line it with parchment paper.
Prepare the dough: Roll out the pizza dough on a lightly floured surface to your desired thickness. If you prefer thicker breadsticks, roll it out to about 1/2 inch thickness. For thinner breadsticks, roll it out thinner.
Cut into sticks: Use a pizza cutter or a sharp knife to cut the dough into strips, about 1 inch wide.
Prepare the garlic butter: In a small bowl, mix together the melted butter, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper.
Brush the dough: Brush the tops of the dough strips with the garlic butter mixture.
Add cheese: Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the dough strips. Then, sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese on top.
Season: Optionally, sprinkle some dried oregano over the cheese for extra flavor.
Twist and place: Carefully twist each dough strip and place it on the prepared baking sheet, leaving a little space between each breadstick.
Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the breadsticks are golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Serve: Remove from the oven and let the breadsticks cool for a few minutes before serving. Serve warm with marinara sauce for dipping, if desired.
Enjoy your delicious Cheesy Garlic Breadsticks!