Irresistible Pizza Hut Cheese Sticks Recipe
These irresistible Pizza Hut-inspired cheese sticks are golden, cheesy, and bursting with flavor. Made with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese wrapped in soft pizza dough, brushed with a garlic butter blend, and baked to perfection, they make a perfect appetizer or snack for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 8-10 cheese sticks 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients
Scale
Cheese Sticks
- 1 lb pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 cups whole milk mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
Seasoning & Topping
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 4 tbsp butter, melted
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) to ensure it reaches the perfect temperature for baking the cheese sticks evenly.
- Prepare Dough: Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to about half an inch thick, creating an even base for the cheese filling.
- Add Cheese Filling: Evenly sprinkle the shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan cheese over half of the dough, ensuring an even distribution of cheesy goodness.
- Fold Dough: Fold the other half of the dough over the cheese-covered half like an envelope, sealing the edges slightly to enclose the cheese.
- Slice Dough: Slice the folded dough into strips about one inch wide and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper for easy removal.
- Brush and Season: Brush each strip generously with melted butter, then sprinkle with garlic powder and Italian seasoning to add flavor and a golden finish.
- Bake: Bake the cheese sticks in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, until they turn golden brown and the cheese inside is bubbly and melted.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the cheese sticks to cool slightly on the baking sheet before serving to avoid any burns from the hot melted cheese.
Notes
- Use fresh pizza dough for best results, or store-bought dough for convenience.
- Optionally, serve with marinara or ranch dip for extra flavor.
- Ensure dough thickness is consistent for even baking.
- For a crispier crust, bake an extra 2-3 minutes but watch carefully to avoid burning.
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