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A close-up shot of Cheesy Breadsticks showing the blistered cheese bubbles and green herb garnish.

Cheesy Breadsticks Recipe: The Ultimate Gooey Garlic Cheese Bread

This Cheesy Breadsticks recipe features a thick, golden-brown dough base topped with a gooey blend of mozzarella and cheddar, blistered to perfection and garnished with garlic and herbs for the ultimate pull-apart experience.
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Prep Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Italian-American
Calories: 285
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 cups Bread Flour 500g
  • 1.5 cups Warm Water 355ml, 105-110°F
  • 2.25 tsp Active Dry Yeast 7g
  • 1 tbsp Granulated Sugar 12g
  • 1.5 tsp Kosher Salt 9g
  • 2 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil 30ml
  • 2 cups Mozzarella Cheese 225g, freshly shredded
  • 1 cup Sharp Cheddar Cheese 115g, freshly shredded
  • 1 tbsp Granulated Garlic 15g
  • 1 tsp Dried Oregano 1g
  • 1 tsp Dried Parsley 1g

Equipment

  • 1 Baking sheet Large rimmed sheet
  • 1 Brown Parchment Paper Lightly greased
  • 1 Pizza Cutter For rectangular strips

Instructions
 

Dough Preparation
  1. Combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let sit for 10 minutes until foamy.
  2. Mix in oil, salt, and flour. Knead for 7-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  3. Place in oiled bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 hour until doubled.
Assembly & Baking
  1. Stretch dough into a rectangle on greased parchment paper. Let rest 15 minutes.
  2. Spread mozzarella, cheddar, and granulated garlic over the dough.
  3. Bake at 425°F for 12-15 minutes until cheese is blistered and edges are golden-brown.
  4. Dust with oregano and parsley, slice into rectangular strips, and serve.

Notes

Use bread flour for the best chew.
Grate your own cheese for a superior melt and bubble.
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