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Pizza Hut Style Cheese Sticks

Pizza Hut Style Cheese Sticks
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This Pizza Hut Style Cheese Sticks recipe recreates the irresistible cheesy, golden-brown snack with a crispy buttery crust and gooey, stringy mozzarella cheese. Perfect for movie nights, appetizers, or quick snacks, these cheese sticks are simple to make, kid-friendly, and customizable, delivering restaurant-quality flavor right in your kitchen.

Ingredients

Dough and Cheese

  • Pizza dough: 1 batch (store-bought or homemade, enough to roll into a 12×8 inch rectangle)
  • Mozzarella cheese: 2 cups fresh shredded mozzarella

Butter Garlic Topping

  • Butter: 4 tablespoons melted
  • Garlic powder: 1 teaspoon
  • Italian seasoning: 1 teaspoon
  • Salt: 1/4 teaspoon (pinch)

Finishing Touch

  • Grated Parmesan cheese: 2 tablespoons
  • Olive oil: 1 tablespoon (for brushing dough before baking)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Dough: Roll the pizza dough out on a lightly floured surface into a 12 by 8 inch rectangle. This ensures even thickness for crispy yet soft cheese sticks.
  2. Add the Cheese: Generously sprinkle 2 cups of fresh shredded mozzarella evenly over the rolled dough so every piece has gooey cheese.
  3. Cut Into Sticks: Using a sharp knife or pizza cutter, slice the dough into 12 equal strips carefully to keep the cheese contained inside.
  4. Brush with Garlic Butter: In a small bowl, mix 4 tablespoons melted butter, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Brush this mixture on every stick for a golden, flavorful crust.
  5. Bake Until Golden: Place sticks on a parchment-lined baking tray. Bake in a preheated oven at 425°F (220°C) for 12 to 15 minutes until cheese is melted and crust is golden brown.
  6. Add Parmesan and Serve: Immediately after baking, brush the sticks with a bit more garlic butter and sprinkle 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese on top. Serve warm and enjoy the stretchy cheese!

Notes

  • Use fresh shredded mozzarella for the best melt and gooey texture.
  • Don’t overfill the cheese to avoid leakage during baking.
  • Brush the sticks generously with garlic butter to achieve a flavorful, golden crust.
  • Preheat the oven fully for a crispy crust and perfectly melted cheese.
  • Serve the cheese sticks immediately for optimal stretchiness and flavor.

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