I don't think I will ever buy another round of Little Cesar breadsticks again! I made homemade garlic breadsticks last week to go with a pasta dish we were having and I will say that these were scrumptious.
And if you're feeling adventurous and want to try out something new, you can give vegan garlic bread a try as well.
These breadsticks are super delicious and literally take no time to make.

The Parmesan cheese on top adds a bit of crunch to the breadsticks. My favorite part about these, though, is the stick of butter that they are cooked in. It makes all the difference in the world.
How to Make Homemade Garlic Breadsticks
I even like these better than Little Caesars' breadsticks. They are that good. There are few things better in life than warm, soft, buttery bread fresh out of the oven. It is by far one of life’s greatest pleasures!
Kayla and I started making these when we discovered homemade pizzas. Nothing goes better with Italian foods like pizza and baked spaghetti like a big, delicious batch of Quick and Easy Garlic Breadsticks.

If you love garlic bread, be sure to check out my recipe for Sourdough Discard Garlic Pull Apart Bread.
It’s even better when you can make them in just 20 minutes, slathered in butter, garlic goodness, and sprinkled with freshly grated Parmesan.
Heck, you can just skip over the main dish and munch on these breadsticks all night long. Just don’t forget that extra Parmesan. You’ll thank me later for it.
Ingredients Needed for Homemade Garlic Breadsticks
For this recipe, you need the following ingredients:
- 3 cups flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon dry parsley, optional, for decoration
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 cup milk
- ½ cup butter, 1 stick
- 1 more teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt

Instructions for Making Homemade Garlic Breadsticks
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.
- Add the flour, salt, garlic powder, baking powder, and parsley together.
- Add the milk and stir until you get a nice ball of dough.
- Knead the dough for a few minutes. If it is sticky, just add a little extra flour.
- Lay the dough out on the counter or on a piece of wax paper or butcher paper.
- Roll out the dough to fit your pan (mine is a 13x9).
- Place the butter in the pan and melt it in the oven. Sprinkle the extra garlic powder and salt in the butter.
- Lay your rectangle of dough into the butter. Cut it into strips and then in half.
- Place breadsticks in the oven for about 20 minutes. During the last few minutes of baking, sprinkle with Parmesan Cheese.
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Homemade Garlic Breadsticks
These breadsticks are super quick and easy to make. Nothing tastes better than fresh bread right out of the oven.
Ingredients
- 3 cups flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon dry parsley, optional, for decoration
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 cup milk
- ½ cup butter, 1 stick
- 1 more teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.
- Add the flour, salt, garlic powder, baking powder, and parsley together.
- Add the milk and stir until you get a nice ball of dough.
- Knead the dough for a few minutes. If it is sticky, just add a little extra flour.
- Lay dough out on the counter or on a piece of wax paper or butcher paper.
- Roll out the dough to fit your pan (mine is a 13x9).
- Place the butter in the pan and melt it in the oven. Sprinkle the extra garlic powder and salt in the butter.
- Lay your rectangle of dough into the butter. Cut it into strips and then in half.
- Place breadsticks in the oven for about 20 minutes. During the last few minutes of baking, sprinkle with Parmesan Cheese.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
12Serving Size:
1 breadstickAmount Per Serving: Calories: 131Total Fat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 6mgSodium: 191mgCarbohydrates: 22gSugar: 1gProtein: 3g






Can't wait to try these. I love making my own things and I still haven't found a bread stick recipe that I'm really happy with.
I love the how you melted the butter in the pan and laid the dough on top - I am definitely going to try that one!
I am SO maiking these for pizza night! Thanks for the recipe.
Those look so good! I'm making up a big batch of these and serving them up with some pizza sauce! Om nom nom.
I'm making red beans and rice this week. Your recipe looks like the perfect pairing for it!
These garlic and cheese breadsticks are so delicious and make me smile. I love the combo of garlic + cheese _ bread--so delish!!
I would seriously eat these as my main meal. They look delicious.
These breadsticks look so inviting. I love the flavor and that they are so easy to make. The perfect afterschool snack!
I am a huge fan of garlic breadsticks. It just hits the spot. I cannot wait to try some of this.
I never say no to Garlic Bread! This recipe looks so yummy and easy. Can't wait to try.
Jennifer,
You are a Master of fining easy recipes to be made and served in no time.
This is a cool one for me to try in my kitchen.
These breadsticks are just calling my name. Homemade is so much better and you can enjoy them fresh from the oven. Yum!
Delicious. I am going to try this one day. Sometimes it seems easier to go frozen