Description
Indulge in these warm, gooey cheese sticks that are crunchy on the outside and cheesy on the inside, perfect for snacks or appetizers.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 cups shredded whole milk mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- On a floured surface, roll the pizza dough into a rectangle about ½ inch thick.
- Evenly spread mozzarella over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
- Sprinkle parmesan cheese on top.
- Add garlic powder and Italian seasoning, then drizzle olive oil around the edges.
- Cut the dough into strips approximately one inch wide and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown and bubbly.
- Allow cooling slightly before serving with marinara sauce.
Notes
For a healthier version, consider using whole wheat dough or dairy-free cheese alternatives.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 sticks
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 40mg