Name: Garlic and Parmesan Cheese Breadsticks
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 16 min
Total time: 21 min
Ingredients: 1 refrigerated Pillsbury Pizza Dough; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 4 tablespoons butter; 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese

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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.

Breadsticks on white plate with small bowl of tomato sauce.

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!

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Recipe FAQ
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📋Ingredients
Recipe Variations
Step-by-Step Instructions
Quick Tip
Before You Begin!
Prep Ahead Tips
Storage Tips
Freezing Tips
Thawing and Reheating Tips
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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.

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📋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

stretched out refrigerator dough pizza dough on cutting board.

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.

closeup of baked breadsticks on baking tray with Parmesan cheese sprinkled on top.

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.

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Baked breadsticks on white tray with bowl of marinara sauce.

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.

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