HOW TO ACHIEVE A RESTAURANT-STYLE TEXTURE?

Sprinkle cornmeal over the parchment paper or baking mat before placing the dough on top. This dusting of cornmeal is an easy way to give the bottom of the breadsticks a crisp restaurant texture.

MORE BREADSTICK TOPPING IDEAS?

Everything bagel seasoning, black and white sesame seeds, poppy seeds, ranch seasoning mix, dried parsley mixed with garlic powder and parmesan, or sour cream and onion seasoning mix. Before sprinkling on seasonings, brush the top of the loaf with melted butter.

In the middle layer of the cheesy bread sticks, add mini pepperoni, salami, or cooked and crumbled breakfast sausage.

BEST DIPPING SAUCES FOR STUFFED CHEESY BREAD?

Marinara sauce, buttermilk ranch dressing , garlic aioli, tzatziki sauce , and melted butter with garlic.

WHAT TO PAIR WITH CHEESY GARLIC BREAD?

Enjoy with pesto chicken bake , macaroni and cheese , chicken piccata , Italian wedding soup , and spaghetti. Serve alongside chicken wings, a fresh garden salad, roasted veggies, tender leafy greens, or steak.

IS THIS A MAKE-AHEAD RECIPE?

Yes, it is! Assemble the loaf a few hours in advance. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate. When you're ready to enjoy the cheesy garlic bread, unwrap the tray, bake the loaf, and slice the breadsticks.

CAN YOU FREEZE CHEESY BREADSTICKS?

Yes, you can. A baked or unbaked loaf made with crescent rolls can be frozen for later. You may need to slice the loaf in half so it fits well inside 2 zip-top freezer bags. Expel as much air as possible from the bags. Leftover breadsticks that have been baked can also be frozen for later.

Cheesy Breadsticks | Easy Cheesy Garlic Bread!

Name: cheesy breadsticks
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 (8-oz tubes) Pillsbury Crescent Dough Sheet*; 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese; 4 tablespoons butter, melted; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 pinch sea salt, if desired; 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese; 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning; Cornmeal (for added texture); Red pepper flakes (for garnishing); Marinara sauce (for dipping)

cheesy breadsticks

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Author: Denay DeGuzman
Total Time: 25 Minutes
Yield: 8 Servings 1x

Description

These cheesy breadsticks are stuffed with melted cheese, brushed with garlic butter and sprinkled with herbs. They’re irresistible! Make this easy garlic bread recipe in 25 minutes.

Ingredients

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CHEESY BREADSTICKS

2 (8-oz tubes) Pillsbury Crescent Dough Sheet*
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
4 tablespoons butter, melted
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 pinch sea salt, if desired
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

OPTIONAL INGREDIENTS

Cornmeal (for added texture)
Red pepper flakes (for garnishing)
Marinara sauce (for dipping)

*NOTE: At the market there’s 2 types of refrigerated crescent dough. One has perforations (scoring or holes) for separating into triangles. We want the other kind: the “crescent dough sheet.”

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Instructions

RECIPE PREP: Line a large baking tray with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. Adjust oven rack to center position. Preheat oven to 400°F.

If you have cornmeal on hand, lightly sprinkle an even layer on the parchment paper. Open one tube of crescent dough. Lay it flat on the prepared baking tray. Evenly sprinkle 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese over the surface. Leave a 1/4 inch border around the sides.
Open the second tube of crescent dough. Lay it directly on top of the cheese. Pinch together the top and bottom layers of dough on all 4 sides. We’re making one single loaf of cheesy bread.
In a ramekin, melt butter in the microwave. Stir in garlic powder and sea salt. With a pastry brush, spread butter mixture over the loaf. Top with remaining 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, plus the parmesan cheese.
Bake 15 minutes, or until cheese is melted and edges of bread are golden brown. Remove from oven and transfer to a wooden board. Sprinkle with Italian seasoning.

GARNISH AND SERVE CHEESY BREADSTICKS: Let loaf cool for 3 minutes. With a pizza cutter, score or slice into breadsticks. If desired, sprinkle red pepper flakes over the top. Serve with marinara sauce for dipping.

Equipment

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Notes

HOW TO USE SCORED CRESCENT DOUGH FOR THIS RECIPE: If using a tube of crescent dough that’s perforated with holes for separating into triangles, pinch the dough together. Use a rolling pin to smooth it out into a single sheet of dough.

HOW TO MAKE THIS RECIPE MORE CHEESY: Add 1/2 cup shredded Colby Jack cheese to the middle layer, and sprinkle 1/4 cup Colby Jack cheese on top! Alongside the mozzarella and parmesan, this delicious mix will deliver excellent results!

HOW TO HALVE THIS RECIPE: Use only 1 sheet of crescent dough. Cut it in half. Prepare the recipe with half the ingredients. Small batches are ideal for singles, couples or small families.

Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 15
Category: Bread
Method: Oven
Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://www.confettiandbliss.com/cheesy-breadsticks/