Cheese Filled Breadsticks
When I was in college there was this pizzaria that delivered the beautiful cheese filled breadsticks. They were awesome. Basically a mix between a mozzarella stick and a breadstick. This recipe, however simple, took a couple of tries as I needed to get the right cheese. After having the right cheese, it took a while to determine the proper way to wrap the cheese so that it didn’t escape. Below are the perfect cheese filled breadsticks.
As you can see the cheese and bread come together in one amazing little package.
Cheese Filled Breadsticks – 400 degree oven
- 1 pizza dough – Recipe
- 8 string cheese
- 1 1/2 tbs dried parmesan cheese
- 1/2 tbs oregano
- 1/2 tbs onion powder
- 1/2 tbs garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
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pizza sauce of choice for dipping
- Quick and easy pizza sauce
- Can whole peeled tomatoes
- 3 cloves garlic
- 15 basil leaves
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp pepper
- 1 tsp red pepper flake – (optional)
- Quick and easy pizza sauce
The first step is to make the pizza dough and let it rise till it doubles. Here is a simple and easy pizza dough. If you are running short on time, almost all grocery stores have pre-made pizza dough in the deli section. Or, you can always stop by a local pizzaria and purchase the pre-made dough.
Once risen, gently push it down in the middle and divide the dough into 8 equal pieces.
Now it is time for the cheese. The key to these breadsticks is using a low moisture string cheese. It melts perfectly and is solid at room temperature to help you form the breadsticks.
Take one of the pieces and gently form it into a rectangle. Make sure the rectangle is about a half inch longer than the string cheese on each side.
Now fold the edges of the dough over the ends of the cheese. This is very similar to making a burrito. Folding the ends over will prevent the cheese from escaping.
Now roll the remaining dough over the cheese. Make sure to press the seam together. You don’t want cheese escaping.
Line up the breadsticks on a parchment or silpat lined cookie sheet. Cover them with a towel for 30 minutes.
While the breadsticks are proofing, it is time to make the topping. I usually frown upon dried parmesan cheese but in this instance it works great. Add the parmesan to a bowl.
Then add the garlic and onion powder, oregano and salt to the bowl and mix.
After the breadsticks have proofed, lightly cover them with melted butter.
Then sprinkle with the topping.
Place the breadsticks in a 400 degree preheated oven. Bake for 18-22 minutes or until the topping is golden brown.
Serve with your favorite pizza sauce.
Here is one broken in two to show you the inside.
These breadsticks are simple and amazing. Next time you want to add a little zing to your pizza night, try these out.
