Introduction

These homemade Pizza Hut-style cheese sticks are cheesy, golden, and easy to make. Perfect as a snack or appetizer, they combine a crispy crust with melted mozzarella and flavorful garlic butter. You’ll love making this cheesy treat right in your own kitchen.

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Ingredients

Store-bought pizza dough or homemade dough (flour, yeast, water, sugar, salt)
Low-moisture part-skim mozzarella cheese, freshly grated
White provolone cheese (optional, about 1/4 of the total cheese volume)
Grated Parmesan cheese (optional, for sprinkling)
Unsalted butter
Garlic powder
Onion powder
Dried oregano
Dried parsley
Salt

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
Step 2: If using store-bought dough, let it come to room temperature for at least 30 minutes. Lightly flour a clean surface and roll out the dough into a rectangle about 10×14 inches and 1/4 inch thick.
Step 3: Transfer the rolled-out dough carefully onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Step 4: Evenly sprinkle the grated mozzarella (and provolone if using) over the dough, leaving a 1/2-inch border around the edges.
Step 5: Lightly score the dough into 1-inch wide sticks using a sharp knife or pizza cutter, but do not cut all the way through yet.
Step 6: Bake in the preheated oven for 10-15 minutes, until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
Step 7: While baking, melt the unsalted butter in a small bowl and stir in garlic powder, onion powder, dried oregano, dried parsley, and salt until well combined.
Step 8: When the cheese sticks come out of the oven, transfer to a wire rack and brush generously with the garlic butter mixture.
Step 9: Cut all the way through the scored lines to separate the sticks. Serve immediately with marinara sauce for dipping.

Tips & Variations

For extra flavor, sprinkle grated Parmesan over the cheese before baking.
Substitute whole-milk mozzarella for a creamier texture.
Add a pinch of crushed red pepper to the garlic butter for a mild spicy kick.
Use homemade dough for a fresher, more flavorful base, or store-bought for convenience.

Storage

Store leftover cheese sticks in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To reheat, warm them in a 350°F (175°C) oven for 5-7 minutes to maintain crispness. Avoid microwaving as it can make the crust soggy.

How to Serve

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I freeze these cheese sticks?

Yes, you can freeze baked cheese sticks by wrapping them tightly in foil or plastic wrap and placing them in a freezer bag. Freeze for up to one month. Reheat in the oven from frozen for best results.

What can I use instead of marinara sauce?

If you don’t have marinara sauce, try ranch dressing, garlic butter dip, or a simple tomato ketchup for dipping. These alternatives complement the cheesy flavor nicely.

Homemade Pizza Hut Cheese Sticks Recipe

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Enjoy a cheesy, homemade version of Pizza Hut’s classic cheese sticks with this easy recipe. Using simple ingredients like pizza dough and a blend of mozzarella and provolone cheeses, these golden, buttery sticks are seasoned with garlic and herbs for the perfect appetizer or snack. Baked to bubbling perfection and brushed with flavorful garlic butter, they’re sure to be a family favorite.

Author: Daniel
Prep Time: 45 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Yield: 8–10 cheese sticks 1x
Category: Appetizer
Method: Baking
Cuisine: Italian-American

Ingredients

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Dough

1 batch store-bought pizza dough or homemade dough (flour, yeast, water, sugar, salt)

Cheese

2 cups low-moisture part-skim mozzarella cheese, freshly grated
1/2 cup white provolone cheese, grated (optional, about 1/4 of total cheese volume)
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese (optional, for sprinkling)

Seasoning & Butter

4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) to ensure it’s ready for baking the cheese sticks to a golden brown.
Prepare Dough: If using store-bought dough, let it sit at room temperature for at least 30 minutes. Lightly flour a clean surface and roll the dough into a 10×14 inch rectangle about 1/4 inch thick.
Transfer Dough: Place the rolled dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper for easy cleanup and to prevent sticking.
Add Cheese: Evenly sprinkle freshly grated mozzarella and provolone cheese over the dough, leaving a 1/2-inch border around the edges for crust formation.
Score Dough: Using a sharp knife or pizza cutter, lightly score the dough into 1-inch wide sticks, cutting only partially through the dough at this stage.
Bake: Put the baking sheet into the preheated oven and bake for 10–15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and cheese is bubbly and melted.
Prepare Garlic Butter: While baking, melt the unsalted butter in a small bowl, then mix in garlic powder, onion powder, dried oregano, dried parsley, and salt until well combined.
Brush Cheese Sticks: Once baked, transfer the cheese sticks to a wire rack and generously brush the garlic butter mixture all over the surface while they’re still hot.
Cut and Serve: Fully cut through the scored lines to separate the sticks. Serve immediately with your favorite marinara sauce for dipping.

Notes

You can make these using homemade or store-bought dough – both work well.
For extra flavor, sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese over the cheese before baking.
Use fresh herbs if available, but dried herbs work perfectly in the garlic butter.
Serve cheese sticks immediately for the best melty texture.
Can be reheated in the oven for a few minutes to regain crispiness.

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