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Crispy homemade cheese sticks inspired by Pizza Hut, baked with garlic, cheese, and herbs for a perfect snack
Callie Brooks

Pizza Hut Cheese Sticks

These buttery, cheesy Pizza Hut cheese sticks taste just like your favorite pizzeria appetizer — but made fresh at home. Perfect for parties, snacks, or pairing with a pizza night!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 8 sticks
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb pizza dough
  • 2 tbsp melted butter
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded (low-moisture, part-skim)
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
  • marinara sauce, for dipping

Equipment

  • baking sheet
  • parchment paper
  • Rolling Pin
  • small bowl
  • pastry brush
  • oven
  • pizza cutter or knife

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Roll out pizza dough into a 10x14 inch rectangle.
  3. Stir melted butter, garlic powder, and oregano in a small bowl.
  4. Brush garlic butter evenly over the dough.
  5. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese and Parmesan cheese across the top.
  6. Lightly score the dough into sticks or leave whole for cutting later.
  7. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until the crust turns golden and cheese bubbles.
  8. Remove, cool slightly, then cut into pizza cheese sticks. Serve with marinara sauce.

Nutrition

Calories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 8gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2.5gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 420mgPotassium: 90mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 200mgIron: 1.6mg

Notes

Use low-moisture mozzarella to prevent greasiness. Don’t skip the garlic butter base — it’s key to the classic flavor. Let them rest before slicing for best texture. Serve with marinara or ranch, and pair with a homemade cheese pizza or cinnamon sticks for dessert.

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