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Pizza Hut Cheese Sticks

Irresistible Homemade Pizza Hut Cheese Sticks You’ll Love

These homemade Pizza Hut Cheese Sticks are a cheesy, vegetarian treat that capture the warm allure of your favorite pizzeria. Perfect for sharing!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 8 sticks
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 170
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 batch Pizza Dough Use fresh or frozen for convenience.
For the Filling
  • 8 oz Whole Milk Mozzarella Cheese Shredding your own enhances melting quality.
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil Garlic-infused oil can add extra flavor.
  • 1 tbsp Cornmeal Optional, for dusting the baking sheet.
For the Topping
  • 4 tbsp Unsalted Butter Use salted butter cautiously.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Fresh garlic is preferred.
  • 2 tbsp Fresh Parsley Dried parsley can substitute.
  • 2 tbsp Parmesan Cheese Freshly grated is ideal.
  • 1 tsp Italian Seasoning Can substitute with dried basil and oregano.
  • to taste Salt Essential for enhancing flavor.
  • to taste Black Pepper Essential for enhancing flavor.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Rolling Pin

Method
 

Preparation and Baking
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper and a light dusting of cornmeal.
  2. Divide the pizza dough into 8 equal pieces and roll each into a rectangle measuring approximately 4x6 inches.
  3. Place a stick of shredded mozzarella cheese at one end of each rectangle and roll tightly, sealing the edges.
  4. Arrange the rolls seam-side down on the baking sheet and brush the tops with olive oil.
  5. Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown and puffy.
  6. While baking, melt unsalted butter and combine with minced garlic, parsley, salt, and pepper.
  7. Brush the garlic butter over the warm cheese sticks after baking and sprinkle with Parmesan and Italian seasoning.
  8. Allow to cool for 2-3 minutes before serving with marinara sauce for dipping.

Nutrition

Serving: 1stickCalories: 170kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 6gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, use room temperature dough and avoid overfilling the cheese sticks to prevent leakage.

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