Pizza Hut Cheese Sticks Recipe
Recreate the cheesy, buttery magic of Pizza Hut’s iconic cheese sticks at home! This recipe features a soft, pillowy dough brushed with melted butter, topped with mozzarella, parmesan, and savory seasonings. Baked until golden brown and bubbly, these breadsticks are perfect for dipping in marinara sauce.
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Calories: 180kcal
Servings: 8
Equipment
- Large mixing bowl
- Small Mixing Bowl
- 9x13-inch baking dish
- Pastry Brush
Ingredients
Dough
- 1½ tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 tsp active dry yeast
- 2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup warm water divided
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter thinly sliced
- 1 egg yolk lightly beaten
- ¼ tsp kosher salt
Assembly
- 2 tbsp grated parmesan cheese
- ½ cup unsalted butter melted divided
- Marinara sauce for dipping
- ¼ tbsp garlic salt
- 8 oz shredded mozzarella cheese
- ¼ tsp dried oregano
Instructions
- In a small bowl, dissolve the yeast in half of the warmed water and let it sit for 5 minutes, until foamy.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare the dough according to recipe instructions and spread it evenly into a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Sprinkle mozzarella cheese evenly over the dough, followed by parmesan, garlic salt, and dried oregano.
- Bake for 28–31 minutes, until the edges are deep golden brown and the cheese is fully melted and bubbly.
- Remove from the oven and immediately brush with the remaining melted butter.
- Let cool for 10 minutes, then slice into sticks and serve warm with marinara sauce.
Notes
- Ensure the water is at 110°F—too hot can kill the yeast, while too cold won’t activate it properly.
- Brushing butter over the dough before and after baking enhances both flavor and texture.
- Freshly grated cheese melts better than pre-shredded varieties, which often contain anti-caking agents.
Nutrition
Calories: 180kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 12g | Fiber: 1g