Cheese Stuffed Breadsticks
Soft, pillowy breadsticks with melted mozzarella hiding inside, ready in 12 minutes. A simple crowd-pleaser that needs just four ingredients and no oven.
- Total time
- 12 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 285
- Protein
- 10g
Ingredients
- 1 pound pizza dough (store-bought or homemade, room temperature)
- 6 oz mozzarella, cut into 12 sticks (1/2 oz each)
- 3 tablespoon butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- 1
Divide dough into 12 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a ball.
- 2
Flatten one ball into a 3-inch circle. Place a cheese stick in the center.
- 3
Wrap dough around cheese, pinching seams closed. Roll gently into a stick.
- 4
Repeat with remaining dough and cheese until all 12 breadsticks are formed.
- 5
Heat 1 tablespoon butter in a 12-inch skillet over medium heat until foaming.
- 6
Add 4 breadsticks in a single layer. Cook 2 minutes per side until golden brown.
- 7
Transfer to a plate. Repeat with remaining butter and breadsticks in two batches.
- 8
Mix garlic powder with a pinch of salt. Dust over all breadsticks while warm.
- 9
Serve immediately while cheese is still melted.
Tools you’ll need
- 12-inch non-stick or cast iron skillet
- knife
- cutting board
- small bowl for melted butter
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