Savor the delicious blend of crispy pizza dough and warm, melty cheese in every bite. Ideal as a side dish, snacking, or entertaining, these Pillsbury Pizza Dough Cheese Sticks are a simple yet tasty addition to any occasion.
These easy cheese sticks are made with the help of refrigerated pizza dough. The dough is layered with melted garlic butter, seasonings and a generous blend of mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
For even more easy recipes made with pizza dough, check out our other Refrigerated Dough Recipes.
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Using pre-made pizza dough is a quick and hassle-free way to make a snack or appetizer. These cheesy breadsticks come together in no time and the ease of using refrigerated dough makes them an ideal choice for busy individuals or impromptu gatherings.
Whether you serve these garlic cheese sticks as a standalone treat or a complement to a meal, they promise to be satisfying without the need for extensive preparation.
Looking for more easy-to-make recipes to add to your Weekly Meal Plan? Try my Naan Bread Pizza, Pizza with Crescent Rolls, or my Air Fryer English Muffin Pizza.
Table of Contents
- Recipe Notes
- Should you let Pillsbury pizza dough rise?
- Should pizza dough be brought to room temperature before baking?
- 🛒Helpful Kitchen Tools
- 📋Ingredients
- Substitutions and Variations
- Step-by-Step Instructions
- Quick Tip
- ⏲Baking Instructions
- Before you Begin!
- 🍽 Make it a Meal
- 🍶Storage Tips
- ❄️Freezing Tips
- ♨️ Reheating Tips
- More Recipes You'll LOVE
- 📖 Recipe Card
- 💬 Comments
Recipe Notes
Twist or Leave Plain: You can twist each strip of dough before placing it on the baking sheet for a decorative touch. Alternatively, you can bake like a pizza and cut them straight for a classic breadstick shape.
Spacing: Leave some space between each breadstick on the baking sheet to allow for expansion if you cut the dough before baking.
Seasoning: Add seasoning to the dough before baking for extra flavor. You can brush the dough with melted butter or olive oil and sprinkle it with garlic powder, Italian seasoning, grated Parmesan cheese, or any other desired herbs and spices.
Serve Warm: Once the breadsticks are out of the oven, you can brush them with additional melted butter or olive oil for extra flavor, if desired. Serve them warm with marinara sauce, garlic butter, or your favorite pizza dipping sauce.
Should you let Pillsbury pizza dough rise?
Pillsbury pizza dough is designed to be a quick and convenient option that does not require rising before baking.
Unlike traditional pizza dough recipes that require rising time to develop flavor and texture, Pillsbury pizza dough is formulated to provide consistent results without the need for rising.
This makes it an excellent choice for those seeking a time-saving and easy option for their pizza or cheese stick recipes.
Should pizza dough be brought to room temperature before baking?
Pillsbury pizza dough is ready to use right out of the package; however, if you are using homemade pizza dough, allow it to rest at room temperature for at least 30 minutes to a couple of hours to make it more pliable and easier to stretch.
🛒Helpful Kitchen Tools
📋Ingredients
This is an overview of the ingredients and instructions. Be sure to see the recipe card below for exact quantities, detailed instructions and special notes.
Substitutions and Variations
Substitute canned pizza dough with crescent dough sheets. Try my recipe for Pillsbury Crescent Rolls with Cheese.
Mix up the cheeses! Mozzarella and cheddar are also a great combo.
If you don't have butter on hand, you can brush the dough with olive oil.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Add the garlic powder to the melted butter.
Step 2: Brush the melted butter on to the pizza dough.
Quick Tip
Don't have pizza dough on hand? Try my Crescent Rolls with Mozzarella Cheese and Pepperoni...yum!
Step 3: Top the dough with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
Step 4: Add the seasonings.
⏲Baking Instructions
Step 5: Bake at 350°F for about 25 minutes until the cheese is melted and lightly browned.
Step 6: Slice into sticks and serve!
Before you Begin!
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🍽 Make it a Meal
These cheesy garlic breadsticks are a great addition to pizza night! Dip them in my homemade marinara sauce or either of these pizza dipping sauces!
Serve as a side to your favorite meal like Italian Tomato Soup or as an appetizer. Check out my other recipe for Zucchini Pizza Bites for a low carb option!
🍶Storage Tips
Allow the cheese sticks to cool completely before storing wrapped tightly or in an air-tight container. Store in the refrigerator for up to a week.
❄️Freezing Tips
These breadsticks are really best enjoyed the day they are made. However, you can try to freeze leftovers in a single layer on a baking sheet until firm.
Transfer to an airtight container or zip top freezer bag and freeze for up to 3 months. Try these Bread Freezer Bags!
♨️ Reheating Tips
Place frozen cheese bread on a baking sheet and bake at 350°F for about 15 minutes until the cheese is bubbly. You can also reheat them in an air fryer at 350°F for about 10 minutes to reheat.
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- Check out my other recipe for Garlic and Parmesan Cheese Breadsticks.
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📖 Recipe Card
Pillsbury Pizza Dough Cheese Sticks
Ingredients
- 1 pound pizza dough
- 2 tablespoons butter melted
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese
- ⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon salt
- chopped fresh parsley
Method
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and prepare a pizza pan.
- Unroll the refrigerated pizza dough and place on the pizza pan, stretching it out to a large rectangle.
- Melt the butter and mix with the garlic powder. Pour over the dough and spread evenly with a brush or spoon.
- Add the mozzarella cheese all over the dough.
- Then add the Parmesan cheese.
- Mix the basil, oregano, salt, and pepper together and sprinkle on top of the cheeses.
- Bake for 22-25 minutes or until the cheese is completely melted and the edges are lightly browned.
- Remove from the oven. Brush the cheese bread with more butter and sprinkle with the chopped parsley.
- Cut and enjoy!
Esme Slabbert says
This does look so tempting and delicious.
Thanks so much for participating and sharing at SSPS 303. See you again next week!