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Pizza Dough Cheese Sticks

Pizza Dough Cheese Sticks: Crispy, Cheesy Perfection Await!

Delicious Pizza Dough Cheese Sticks featuring crispy texture and melted cheese, perfect for snacks and gatherings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 sticks
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cheese Sticks
  • 1 package Pillsbury Pizza Dough The star of the show, providing a crispy base that's ready to bake!
  • 2 tablespoons Melted Butter Enhances flavor and assists in achieving that golden-brown color.
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder Adds a savory punch; fresh minced garlic can also elevate the taste.
  • 1 cup Mozzarella Cheese Classic cheese that melts beautifully.
  • 1/2 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese Offers a sharp contrasting flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Basil Adds freshness and herbal notes.
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano Aromatic herb adding Italian flair.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Essential for rounding out the flavors.
  • 1/4 cup Chopped Fresh Parsley A lovely garnish for color and freshness.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Pizza Pan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Pastry brush

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a pizza pan by lightly greasing it.
  2. Unroll the Pillsbury pizza dough onto the prepared pizza pan, stretching it into a rectangular shape.
  3. Mix melted butter with garlic powder, then brush this mixture all over the dough.
  4. Evenly sprinkle mozzarella and grated Parmesan cheese over the buttered dough.
  5. Combine dried basil, oregano, and salt together, then sprinkle evenly over the cheese.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for 22-25 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  7. Brush the baked pizza with remaining melted butter and sprinkle with fresh parsley before slicing.
  8. Serve warm with marinara sauce or garlic butter for dipping.

Nutrition

Serving: 1stickCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 8gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 200mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These cheese sticks are best enjoyed fresh and warm. Experiment with different cheese combinations for variety.

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