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A close-up shot of warm, cheesy breadsticks cut into 8 pieces on a wooden board over the white marble cooktop. A small bowl of marinara sauce sits beside them for dipping, with a bite taken out of one breadstick.

Pizza Hut Cheese Sticks Recipe

These cheesy Pizza Hut breadsticks are soft, buttery, and loaded with gooey mozzarella and parmesan. A hint of garlic and oregano gives them a classic pizzeria flavor, making them the perfect appetizer or side for pasta night!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Italian-Inspired
Calories: 338
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

For the dough:
  • 1 teaspoon active dry yeast
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter thinly sliced
  • 1 ½ tablespoons granulated sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ cup + 2 tablespoons warm water 110°F divided
  • 1 egg yolk lightly beaten
  • 1 ¾ cup + 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
For assembly:
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted divided
  • 8 ounces shredded mozzarella
  • 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic salt
  • ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
  • marinara sauce for dipping

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Measuring cups & spoons
  • Whisk & spatula
  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • Plastic wrap
  • Pastry brush
  • Knife or pizza cutter

Method
 

  1. Activate the yeast: In a small bowl, mix yeast with warm water (110°F) and let sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
    A close-up shot of a small glass bowl over the white marble cooktop, filled with warm water at 110°F. Active dry yeast is sprinkled on top, starting to dissolve and foam. A spoon rests nearby, ready for stirring.
  2. Prepare wet ingredients: In a large bowl, combine sliced butter, sugar, and salt. Pour in the remaining warm water and let sit.
    A close-up shot of a large glass mixing bowl over the white marble cooktop, with thin slices of butter, granulated sugar, and kosher salt. Warm water is poured in, causing the butter to soften.
  3. Make the dough: Whisk the butter mixture, then add egg yolk and yeast mixture. Stir in flour until just combined.
    A close-up shot of the same glass mixing bowl over the white marble cooktop, now with a whisk blending the butter mixture. A beaten egg yolk and the foamy yeast mixture are being poured in, ready to combine.
  4. Prepare the baking dish: Brush 2 tablespoons of melted butter inside a 9×13-inch dish. Spread dough evenly and let rest for 15 minutes.
    A close-up shot of a 9×13-inch baking dish over the white marble cooktop, brushed with melted butter. A soft, slightly sticky dough is evenly spread across the dish, resting before baking.
  5. Assemble: Preheat oven to 350°F. Brush remaining melted butter over the dough. Sprinkle mozzarella, parmesan, garlic salt, and oregano on top.
    A close-up shot of the dough in the baking dish over the white marble cooktop, now brushed with melted butter. Shredded mozzarella, grated parmesan, garlic salt, and dried oregano are sprinkled on top, creating a rich, cheesy layer.
  6. Bake: Bake for 28-31 minutes until golden brown and bubbly.
    A close-up shot of the golden brown, bubbly cheesy breadsticks fresh out of the oven in the baking dish over the white marble cooktop. The cheese is perfectly melted, with crispy edges.
  7. Cool & slice: Let rest for 10 minutes before cutting into 8 breadsticks.
  8. Serve: Enjoy warm with marinara sauce for dipping.
    A close-up shot of warm, cheesy breadsticks cut into 8 pieces on a wooden board over the white marble cooktop. A small bowl of marinara sauce sits beside them for dipping, with a bite taken out of one breadstick.