Cheesy Garlic Breadsticks with Marinara Dip Recipe
These Cheesy Garlic Breadsticks with Marinara Dip are the perfect appetizer or snack. Soft, garlicky breadsticks loaded with gooey cheese, served with a zesty marinara dip – a crowd-pleasing favorite!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 12 breadsticks 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Breadsticks:
- 1 pound pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley (optional)
- Salt to taste
Marinara Dip:
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Prepare the dough: Roll out the pizza dough into a 9×13-inch rectangle on a floured surface and place it on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Make the garlic butter: Mix melted butter with minced garlic and salt. Brush over the dough.
- Add toppings: Sprinkle mozzarella, Parmesan, and Italian seasoning over the dough. Score into strips.
- Bake: Bake for 12–15 minutes until golden.
- Prepare the dip: Warm marinara sauce with garlic powder, basil, and red pepper flakes.
- Serve: Cut breadsticks, garnish with parsley, and serve with marinara dip.
Notes
- For a crispier crust, bake directly on a preheated pizza stone.
- Marinara sauce can be store-bought or homemade.
- Adjust seasoning for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 breadstick with dip
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 270mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
