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Cheesy Pizza Sticks


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  • Author: Chef John
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Delicious cheesy pizza sticks, perfect for a snack or appetizer!


Ingredients

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  • 1 lb pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
  • 2 cups shredded whole-milk mozzarella cheese
  • ½ cup pizza sauce
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • ½ tsp garlic powder

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to about ¼ inch thick.
  3. Cut the dough into 1-inch wide strips using a pizza cutter.
  4. Spread a thin layer of pizza sauce on one side of each strip and sprinkle generously with mozzarella cheese.
  5. Season with Italian seasoning and garlic powder, then fold each strip in half lengthwise.
  6. Place the sticks on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.
  7. Sprinkle Parmesan over the hot sticks as soon as they come out of the oven. Let cool slightly before serving.

Notes

  • These pizza sticks can be served with extra pizza sauce for dipping.
  • For a spicier version, add red pepper flakes to the mozzarella cheese.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 2 sticks
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 10g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg