Description
These Copycat Pizza Hut Cheese Sticks are soft, buttery, and loaded with gooey mozzarella cheese, topped with garlic, parmesan, and oregano, perfect for dipping in marinara sauce.
Ingredients
- Active dry yeast: 1 teaspoon
- Unsalted butter (thinly sliced): 2 tablespoons
- Granulated sugar: 1 1/2 tablespoons
- Kosher salt: 1/4 teaspoon
- Warm water (110°F, divided): 1/2 cup + 2 tablespoons
- Egg yolk (lightly beaten): 1
- All-purpose flour: 1 3/4 cup + 2 tablespoons
- Unsalted butter (melted, divided): 1/2 cup
- Shredded mozzarella: 8 ounces
- Grated parmesan cheese: 2 tablespoons
- Garlic salt: 1/4 teaspoon
- Dried oregano: 1/4 teaspoon
- Marinara sauce: for dipping
Instructions
- In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in 2 tablespoons of warm water. Let sit until foamy, about 5–10 minutes.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the yeast mixture with remaining warm water, sugar, salt, butter slices, egg yolk, and flour. Mix until a dough forms.
- Knead dough on a floured surface for 5–7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1–2 hours or until doubled in size.
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll the dough into a rectangle about 1/2-inch thick. Brush with half of the melted butter.
- Sprinkle mozzarella evenly over the dough, then fold the dough over to enclose the cheese and press edges lightly.
- Cut dough into sticks, then place on the prepared baking sheet. Brush tops with remaining melted butter, and sprinkle with parmesan, garlic salt, and oregano.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes or until golden brown and cheese is melted.
- Serve warm with marinara sauce for dipping.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add herbs or spices to the dough.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 sticks
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Copycat Pizza Hut Cheese Sticks, Cheese Sticks Recipe