Irresistible Pizza Hut Cheese Sticks Recipe
Enjoy these irresistible Pizza Hut-style cheese sticks made with a flaky pizza dough filled with gooey mozzarella and Parmesan cheese, seasoned with garlic and Italian herbs, baked to golden perfection. Perfect as a snack or appetizer for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 8-10 cheese sticks 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients
Scale
Dough
- 1 lb pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
Cheese Filling
- 2 cups whole milk mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
Seasoning & Topping
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 4 tbsp butter, melted
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) to prepare for baking the cheese sticks.
- Roll Dough: Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to about half an inch thick, ensuring an even thickness for uniform baking.
- Add Cheese Filling: Evenly sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan cheese over half of the dough, then fold the other half over like an envelope to encase the cheese.
- Slice Strips: Slice the folded dough into strips about one inch wide, making sure the edges are sealed to prevent cheese from leaking out, then place the strips on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Season: Brush melted butter over each cheese stick and sprinkle with garlic powder and Italian seasoning to add flavor and promote golden browning.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes until the cheese sticks are golden brown and bubbly.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the cheese sticks to cool slightly before serving to prevent burns and enhance flavor.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, brush the sticks with an additional layer of butter halfway through baking.
- Serve with marinara sauce or ranch dressing for dipping.
- Can be made ahead and reheated in the oven to maintain crisp texture.
- Ensure dough edges are tightly sealed to prevent cheese from leaking during baking.
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