These pizza dough breadsticks are the quick and easy appetizer you didn’t know you needed in your life. With plenty of garlic, fragrant Italian herbs, and a delicious cheesy topping, this hearty Italian dish will be your new favorite easy appetizer or side dish.

Two plates each with two pieces of cheesy garlic bread, accompanied by a small bowl of marinara sauce, are placed on a wooden surface next to a checkered cloth.

There’s nothing like the smell (and taste) of freshly baked homemade garlic bread. This pizza dough breadstick recipe gives you that amazing fresh bread taste with minimal effort.

Pre-made pizza dough is the star of this easy recipe. All you need to do is unroll it, add the cheese and herbs and bake. You’ll have freshly baked breadsticks in minutes! Or course if you have extra time, you can also use my homemade pizza dough.

A perfect side dish for your pasta, pizza, or any Italian meal, this tasty treat would also be a great accompaniment to a soup or salad dinner, or a crowd-pleasing party appetizer. With its golden crispy exterior, perfect chewy texture, and zesty Italian flavor, this is one treat that no one will be able to resist.

Why We Love This Recipe

These pizza breadsticks use refrigerated pizza dough and other simple ingredients, so they’re super quick and easy. They’re perfect for those times when you need a last minute side dish or snack.
It’s a great way to use up any leftover pizza dough, and makes a great side for your pizza.
There are no fancy tools or equipment needed – all you really need to make this dish is a baking sheet.
These delicious chewy breadsticks make an easy side dish, a tasty party appetizer, or a delicious snack on their own

Ingredients

Packaged prepared pizza dough
Butter (melted)
Garlic powder or garlic salt
Italian seasoning
Shredded pizza blend or mozzarella cheese

How to Make Pizza Dough Breadsticks

Step One: Pre-bake

A rolled-out sheet of dough on a baking tray with a red and white checkered cloth partially visible at the bottom.

A rectangular dough spread on a baking sheet with a red silicone brush placed on top, beside a red and white checkered cloth.

Preheat your oven to 400 degrees.
Roll out the pizza dough onto a large baking sheet.
Bake for 10 minutes.

Step Two: Add the Toppings

A rectangular baking tray with a sheet of uncooked pizza dough sprinkled with herbs. A red silicone brush rests on the tray. The tray is on a red and white checkered cloth.

Rectangular baking tray with uncooked pizza dough topped with shredded cheese next to a red and white checkered cloth and an orange brush.

Remove the bread from the oven and brush the top with the melted butter.
Sprinkle garlic powder and Italian seasoning over the top of the dough, followed by an even layer of cheese.

A baking tray with 12 rectangle slices of cheesy breadsticks next to a red and white checkered cloth.

Bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the crust is golden brown and crunchy.
Slice into 12 strips and serve.

Tips and Suggestions

Line the baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and make clean up easier.
Use melted garlic butter as a dipping sauce for your breadsticks. A simple marinara sauce or pizza sauce works great too!
Use a pizza cutter to slice the breadsticks evenly into strips.
Don’t worry too much about using the exact amounts – if you like more or less of the cheese and herbs, you can change it up to suit your preferences.

Variations

Add different herbs like fresh parsley, basil, thyme, or rosemary. You can also sprinkle some parmesan cheese or crushed red pepper flakes on the top of the bread after baking.
Add minced fresh garlic as an additional topping.
Make a sweet version by swapping the Italian seasoning and cheese for a cinnamon sugar blend.

A hand holding a piece of cheesy breadstick over a small bowl of marinara sauce on a wooden surface with a black and white checkered napkin nearby.

How Do I Store My Leftover Breadsticks?

Store your leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge. They should keep for 3-4 days.

How Should I Reheat the Leftovers?

I recommend popping them in the air fryer or toaster oven. This will help them keep their crispy outside and chewy inside. If you don’t have an air fryer or toaster oven, the microwave or conventional oven will also work.

What Can I Serve with Pizza Dough Breadsticks?

These would make a delicious snack on their own, but they’d also be a great accompaniment to any pasta or other Italian dish, or a hearty soup or entree salad.

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Three rectangular pieces of cheesy garlic breadsticks are placed on a white plate, with a checkered napkin partially visible in the background.

Pizza Dough Breadsticks

Course Appetizer

Cuisine Italian

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Ingredients

▢ 1 package prepared pizza dough
▢ 2 Tablespoons butter melted
▢ 1 teaspoon garlic powder
▢ 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
▢ 1 cup shredded pizza blend cheese

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
Unroll the pizza dough on a large baking sheet. Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake the dough for 10 minutes.
1 package prepared pizza dough
Remove the dough from the oven and brush with melted butter.
2 Tablespoons butter
Sprinkle the garlic powder and Italian seasoning over the top of the crust.
1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Spread the cheese in an even layer of the crust.
1 cup shredded pizza blend cheese
Return the crust to the oven and bake an additional 10 minutes, until the cheese is melted and the crust is golden brown.
Cut into 12 slices and serve immediately.