Name: Campbell Pizzas Garlic Cheesy Bread Sticks Recipe
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 lb store-bought pizza dough (or homemade); 2 tbs all-purpose flour (for dusting); 1 tbs olive oil (for brushing dough); 1 tbs coarse cornmeal or semolina (optional, for baking sheet); 6 tbs unsalted butter; 4 cloves garlic cloves (minced, about); 2 tbs fresh parsley (finely chopped); 1 tsp dried oregano; 1 tsp salt; 1 tsp black pepper; 2 tbs grated Parmesan cheese; 2 cups mozzarella cheese (shredded); 1 cup cheddar cheese (sharp, shredded); 1 tsp pizza seasoning or Italian seasoning (optional); 1 tbs extra melted butter or olive oil (for brushing after bake); 1 tbs chopped fresh parsley (for garnish); 0.5 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)

Method

Dough & Base

Preheat and prepare

Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C). Place a rack in the center. If using a pizza stone, place it in the oven while preheating. Lightly dust a sheet pan or pizza peel with the cornmeal/semolina or flour.

Shape dough

On a lightly floured surface, stretch or roll the 1 lb dough into a 10x14 inch rectangle (approximately 1/4 inch thick). Transfer the dough to the prepared sheet pan or onto the pizza peel dusted with cornmeal.

Brush olive oil

Lightly brush the dough surface with 1 tablespoon olive oil to create a barrier so the garlic butter soaks in evenly.

Garlic Herb Butter

Make garlic butter

In a small saucepan over low heat (or in a microwave-safe bowl), melt 6 tbs unsalted butter. Stir in minced garlic, 2 tbs chopped parsley, 1 tsp dried oregano, 1 tsp salt, 1 tsp black pepper, and 2 tbs grated Parmesan until combined. Keep warm but not hot to avoid burning the garlic.

Spread butter

Reserve about 1 tablespoon of the garlic butter for brushing after baking. Using a spoon or pastry brush, evenly spread the remaining garlic herb butter over the oiled dough, leaving a 1/2 inch rim for structure.

Cheese Topping

Add cheese

Evenly sprinkle the shredded mozzarella (2 cups) and shredded cheddar (1 cup) over the buttered dough. For an even bake and extra flavor, leave a small border (about 1/2 inch) around the edges. If using, sprinkle 1 tsp pizza or Italian seasoning on top.

Score for sticks

Using a sharp knife or pizza cutter, lightly score the dough into 1-inch wide sticks — cut through the cheese and dough but do not separate pieces. This makes pulling apart easier after baking.

Bake

Slide the sheet pan or pizza stone into the preheated oven. Bake for 12–16 minutes, until the crust is golden at the edges and the cheese is bubbly and starting to brown in spots. Baking time may vary by oven and thickness of dough.

Finishing

Finish and garnish

Remove the bread sticks from the oven. Immediately brush the reserved 1 tablespoon of garlic butter or the extra melted butter/olive oil over the hot cheese and crust to add shine and flavor. Sprinkle 1 tbs chopped fresh parsley and 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (if using) evenly over the top.

Cut and serve

Using the previous scoring, separate the sticks fully. Transfer to a serving platter and serve warm with marinara sauce, ranch, or garlic aioli for dipping if desired.