Easy Mozzarella Cheese Stuffed Breadsticks
This cheese stuffed breadsticks recipe is my kind of shortcut comfort food. It starts with chilled pizza dough wrapped around mozzarella sticks.
Then brush it with garlic butter and top with a handful of shredded cheese. They bake in about 15 minutes, so you can have warm, cheesy breadsticks with your favorite pizza, pasta, or soup.
I can’t eat pizza or pasta without something on the side, and it’s usually fresh baked garlic knots or cheesy garlic bread. It’s been like that as far back as I can remember.
Whenever I went to switch things up, these cheese filled breadsticks are a great option. Think of them as a cross between garlic bread and gooey mozzarella sticks.
I love the combo of a soft, buttery crust, a stretchy mozzarella center, and a little extra cheese and Italian seasoning baked on top.
My favorite part? They only take about 30 minutes (or less!) to make from start to finish.
I recommend serving them hot with marinara, ranch, or garlic butter for dipping.
How to Make Cheese Stuffed Breadsticks
When we want something really simple to serve with these breadsticks, I like to make an easy Caesar salad or a quick tomato basil soup.
Quick Tips
- Seal the seams well. I recommend pinching the dough all the way around each mozzarella stick so the cheese doesn’t leak out.
- Don’t overbake. Pull the breadsticks as soon as they’re lightly golden brown so the bread stays soft. Double check the time on the package of dough since different brands vary.
- Change up the cheese. You can use pepper jack or Colby-Jack sticks for a different flavor. Keep the size close to standard cheese sticks.
Can I use homemade pizza dough instead of store-bought?
Yes, this recipe works with homemade dough. Just know that depending on the recipe you use, the breadsticks may be a lot thicker and puffier than you’d expect.
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Ingredients
- 14 ounces refrigerated pizza dough, 1 can
- 6 mozzarella cheese sticks
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- ½ teaspoon salt, or to taste
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder, or to taste
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasonings
- ½ cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F, and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Unroll the pizza dough and stretch it out slightly to form a large rectangle. Cut the dough into 6 even rectangles.14 ounces refrigerated pizza dough
- Place a mozzarella stick onto each piece of dough, and wrap the dough tightly around each mozzarella stick. Make sure to pinch all the seams really well. Otherwise, the cheese will ooze out while the breadsticks bake.6 mozzarella cheese sticks
- Arrange the breadsticks about 2 inches apart on the baking sheet. Melt the butter, and stir in the salt, garlic powder, and Italian seasonings. Use a pastry brush to apply the melted butter mixture to each breadstick and top with shredded mozzarella.1 tablespoon unsalted butter½ teaspoon salt½ teaspoon garlic powder½ teaspoon Italian seasonings½ cup mozzarella cheese
- Bake for 12 to 14 minutes or until the breadsticks are golden brown. Remove from the oven and let the breadsticks cool for about 5 minutes before serving.
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*2/24/26: Post text updated. Recipe didn’t change.
Meet Kimberly
Hi, I’m Kimberly Vargo! Comfort food is at the heart of everything I make like easy dinners and sides to desserts, cocktails, and condiments. A lot of my inspiration comes from old family recipes, personal favorites, and vintage cookbooks.
