Garlic Cheesy Bread

I love it when I can find or come up with a recipe that we normally would have to go out and get. Take these cheese sticks here, there is a well known pizza joint that sells cheese sticks similar, but now I can make a version that we like just as well. If you use my favorite pizza crust you can make it ahead of time and freeze the dough, so its ready when you are!



Garlic Cheesy Bread
Source: Me

1 batch of pizza dough (homemade is better, but you can use store bought if you like)
2 1/2 tbsp of butter
1-2 garlic cloves, smashed
1 1/2 tsp dried parsley flakes
1 1/2 tsp italian seasoning
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese blend
1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

Preheat your oven to 450°F. If you are cooking on a pizza stone (which I highly recommend) make sure that you heat it in the oven for at least 30 minutes before you bake.

Place the butter in a small skillet or sauce pan and melt on low heat. Add the smashed garlic cloves and dried herbs to the mix. Let the butter mixture cook for about 10 minutes or so, the garlic should be very fragrant. While that is cooking, shape your pizza dough. Once the butter mixture is very fragrant, remove the cloves and discard. Spread the butter over the dough and top with the cheeses.

Bake for 10-12 minutes until the cheese is golden and bubbly and the crust browns.