Cheese Breadsticks Recipe | Mozzarella-Stuffed Pizza Dough Sticks
These cheese breadsticks are stuffed with mozzarella string cheese and baked at 450°F for 10-12 minutes on a Baking Steel. Made from simple pizza dough (100g per stick), they're crispy on the outside, gooey in the middle, and perfect for dipping in marinara sauce. Whether you're using leftover dough, store-bought, or our 72-hour pizza dough recipe, this easy method delivers restaurant-quality breadsticks at home.
Why You’ll Love These Cheesy Breadsticks
They’re fun to make, need just a few ingredients, and come out with a golden, crunchy crust and a melty cheese pull every time. Perfect for dipping in warm tomato sauce or serving alongside pizza night.
Ingredients
- 100 g pizza dough ball (per stick)
- 50 g cheese (mozzarella string cheese or any melting cheese)
- Flour and semolina for dusting
Directions
- Preheat: Place your Baking Steel on the top rack and heat the oven to 450°F for 45 minutes. The hot steel gives you a perfectly crisp crust.
- Shape the dough: Divide the dough into 100 g balls. On lightly floured parchment, flatten each ball into a 6-inch oval to remove large air bubbles.
- Add cheese: Place a mozzarella stick in the center of each piece of dough.
- Roll and seal: Roll the dough over the cheese like a cigar. Pinch the seam and ends closed, then set seam-side down on the parchment.
- Bake: Launch onto your hot Baking Steel and bake for 10–12 minutes, until golden brown and crisp. For extra color, finish under the broiler for 30 seconds.
- Serve: Let cool briefly, then serve with warm tomato sauce for dipping.
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Cheese Breadsticks vs. Other Snacks
| Snack | Prep Time | Bake Time | Cheese Inside? | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheese Breadsticks ⭐ | 10 min | 10-12 min | ✅ Mozzarella | Pizza night, parties |
| Garlic Knots | 15 min | 12-15 min | ❌ | Side dish |
| Mozzarella Sticks | 20 min | 8-10 min | ✅ Breaded | Appetizer |
| Calzone | 20 min | 15-20 min | ✅ Mixed | Main dish |
Our recommendation: Cheese breadsticks are the fastest and easiest option for pizza night. They use the same dough as your pizza, bake in just 10-12 minutes, and deliver that irresistible cheese pull everyone loves.
- Use a Baking Steel for even heat and the perfect crunch.
- Preheat fully this step makes all the difference for color and texture.
- Try different cheeses: cheddar, provolone, or a mix of mozzarella and fontina.
Simple, fast, and ridiculously good these cheesy breadsticks will become a go-to recipe for every pizza lover. Once you try them on your Baking Steel, there’s no going back.
More Recipes from Baking Steel
- Thin Crust Pizza – Crispy, airy, and baked on the Baking Steel Original.
- 24-Hour Baguette – Simple, crusty, and perfect with butter.
- Classic Cheese Calzone – Gooey cheese meets blistered crust.
FAQ
A: Bake cheese breadsticks at 450°F for 10-12 minutes on a preheated Baking Steel. They're done when golden brown and crispy. For extra color, finish under the broiler for 30 seconds.
A: Bake at 450°F with your Baking Steel preheated for 45 minutes. The hot steel creates a crispy bottom crust while the cheese melts inside.
A: Mozzarella string cheese works perfectly because it's pre-portioned and melts beautifully. You can also use cheddar, provolone, or a mozzarella-fontina blend.
A: Flatten 100g pizza dough balls into 6-inch ovals, place a mozzarella stick in the center, roll like a cigar, pinch the seams closed, and bake seam-side down at 450°F for 10-12 minutes.
A: Yes. Shape and fill the breadsticks, then refrigerate for up to 24 hours before baking. You can also freeze them after baking and reheat at 400°F for 5-7 minutes.
A: Serve with warm marinara sauce, garlic butter, or ranch dressing for dipping. They're also great alongside pizza, pasta, or salad.
Q. Can I use store-bought dough? A:Yes, just let it warm up to room temperature before shaping. It makes stretching easier and prevents tearing.
How do I keep them from bursting open? Be sure to pinch the seams tightly and place the seam side down when baking.
Can I freeze them? Absolutely. Bake first, cool completely, then freeze. Reheat in a 400°F oven for 5–7 minutes.
Simple, fast, and ridiculously good these cheesy breadsticks will become your go-to for weeknights, parties, or anytime you want that molten cheese pull. Once you try them on your Baking Steel, there’s no going back.
