Warm from the oven, these Garlic and Parmesan Cheese Breadsticks are made using refrigerator pizza dough, butter, garlic and freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
The perfect side dish served with pasta or serve these breadsticks as a snack with plenty of pizza dipping sauce, only don’t plan on any leftovers because I’m pretty sure there won’t be any!
This is an easy-to-make side dish to go along with any of our Family Dinner Ideas as well as a side dish to one of our Weekly Meal Plans.
If you're looking for an easy, delicious way to upgrade your weeknight dinner, look no further than these irresistible garlic parmesan breadsticks!
This recipe uses pizza dough cut into strips and then baked till golden brown, sprinkled with melted butter, Parmesan cheese and garlic powder, these breadsticks are ready fast!
You probably have everything in your pantry to put this recipe together, so check out the recipe notes and variations following the step-by-step photos for any possible substitutions or tips on making the recipe your own.
Looking for more Bread Recipes? Try my Crescent Rolls with Cheese, Air Fryer Garlic Bread, and even my Amish White Bread. Yum!
Table of Contents
Recipe FAQ
How do you stretch Pillsbury pizza dough?
To stretch Pillsbury pizza dough, lightly flour your work surface and roll out the dough into a circle. Lift and rotate the dough as you roll, using plenty of flour to prevent sticking.
Once it is stretched to about 11-12 inches in diameter, carefully transfer it to a greased pizza pan or baking sheet. Then top with desired sauce, cheese and toppings before baking according to package instructions.
🛒Helpful Kitchen Tools
More InformationMore InformationMore InformationMore Information
📋Ingredients
Here's a quick overview of the ingredients for this recipe. Find the exact amounts and click the Instacart button to easily add them to your cart – all in the printable recipe card below!
Recipe Variations
- Parmesan Cheese - try to use freshly grated cheese in place of what you find on the grocery store shelves. It really makes a huge difference in flavor.
- Garlic Powder - garlic powder works better for this recipe than fresh garlic in this recipe since we don't add the toppings until after the breadsticks have baked.
- If you wanted to use a homemade pizza dough, check out my Quick Breadsticks Recipe.
- Love a little heat? Try stirring ½ teaspoon of red pepper flakes into the butter and garlic powder mixture.
- Not only can you make this recipe with refrigerator pizza dough, but you could use crescent roll sheet dough as well.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Open the can of pizza dough. Spread it out gently on a piece of parchment paper.
Step 2: Using a pizza cutter and carefully slice the dough into 16 even strips. Try to keep the strips as equal in size as possible.
Quick Tip
Try twisting each pizza dough strip for a fun look! Then try dipping them in my Pizza Dipping Sauce.
Step 3: Bake the breadsticks in your preheated 425°F oven and bake for 12-16 minutes. Keep an eye on them, and remove them when they're cooked through and have a light golden brown color.
Step 4: Melt the butter in the microwave and the stir in the garlic powder. Brush the garlic butter on top of the baked breadsticks.Top with the freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
LOVE this recipe? SAVE it for Later!
❤️Tap the heart icon in the lower right corner to add it to your personal recipe box for easy access anytime.
⭐Tried it already? Don't forget to leave a review and star rating! Your support helps me continue creating and sharing free recipes for you to enjoy!
Prep Ahead Tips
Prepare the recipe according to directions up until the baking instructions.
Cover the tray of breadsticks with greased plastic wrap and store in the refrigerator until you're ready to enjoy them.
Bake as directed in the recipe card below.
Storage Tips
Allow any leftover breadsticks to fully cool before storing them in an airtight container or wrapped in foil at room temperature.
Use leftovers within 5 days; however I can pretty much guarantee you will not have leftovers!
Freezing Tips
Place leftover breadsticks on a baking tray and freeze for about 2 hours until firm.
Transfer them to a large freezer bag or air tight container to store in the freezer for up to 6 months.
Thawing and Reheating Tips
To reheat in the oven, thaw the breadsticks and bake in a 350° F oven for about 10 minutes.
My favorite way to reheat any leftover bread is using the air fryer. Place frozen breadsticks in a single layer and heat at 350° F for 8-10 minutes.
More Recipes to Love
Stress-Free Dinners for a Whole Month!
📖 Recipe Card
Garlic and Parmesan Cheese Breadsticks
Ingredients
- 1 refrigerated Pillsbury Pizza Dough
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 4 tablespoons butter
- ¼ cup Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F
- Open the can of refrigerator dough and spread it out on top of a piece of parchment paper.
- Using a pizza cutter, cut the dough into 16 even strips.
- Bake 12-16 minutes or until the breadsticks are cooked through lightly browned.
- While the dough is cooking, melt the butter in the microwave and the stir in the garlic powder.
- Remove the baked breadsticks from the oven and brush the garlic butter on top.
- Top with the freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
- Serve immediately with marinara sauce for dipping.
Notes
This recipe has been updated since it first appeared in 2013 with new photos, information and a new printable recipe card that includes nutritional information. I hope you enjoy the updates as much as I enjoyed working on them!
Lindsay at Crazy Organized says
OMG these look amazing! thanks so much for sharing at Merry Monday!
Julie's Lifestyle says
Wow your bread sticks look amazing! I co-host a blog party on Monday's called Cooking and Crafting with J & J at Julie's Lifestyle. I would love to have you join us and share this recipe. Thanks and enjoy your day.
Julie xo
Cathy says
I would love for you to share and link up at my TGIF Link Party. The party is open every Thursday night and closes Wednesday's at midnight.
http://apeekintomyparadise.blogspot.com/
Have a wonderful week!
Hugs, Cathy
Jamie Sherman says
Sometimes I almost think the breadsticks are better than the pizza! Love 'em! We can't wait to see what you share at tomorrow's All My Bloggy Friends!
Marlys Folly says
I love me some breadsticks. Thanks for sharing on FFF
mickeydownunder says
G'day and YUM too!
Love dunking bread sticks in sauce too!
Saw as part of Foodie Friends Friday Recipe Collection Mother's Day
Cheers! Joanne
What's On The List
http://www.whatsonthelist.net
Sparkly H says
We always have leftover pizza sauce after Saturday night pizza night. I will have to give these a try, my son love stuff like this. They will be perfect to dip in the leftover pizza sauce!! Yum! --Zannie @ mymixingspoon. 🙂
Elena says
Those look so yummy and so easy! I love bread sticks!
Sandra says
Yum, those look so good.
Sarah Bates says
These look amazing! And so simple to make. These will be on the menu for our next pizza night! 🙂
Angela Betlewicz says
Oh my! My mouth is watering 🙂 I'm hosting a new linky party at http://hickorytrailblog.blogspot.com/2013/05/efforts-and-assets-linky-party-1.html
I would love to have you!
Angela
Sharon Larson says
Those look so good, and what a great idea. That would be a hit here with the grands.
Hugs
Cranberry Morning says
My grandkids would love these! How to become an instant celebrity in their eyes. lol
April says
Pizza dough is something I always seem to have on-hand...what a great idea!
Beth says
Those breadsticks look delicious!!