Keto Cheesy Garlic Pizza Sticks
Golden pizza dough loaded with roasted garlic butter and a trio of melted cheeses creates these irresistible pull-apart sticks. The combination of mozzarella, monterey jack, and cheddar delivers stretchy, gooey texture with rich flavor in every bite. Perfect for game day appetizers, family movie nights, or as a crowd-pleasing side dish. The roasted garlic butter base adds aromatic depth that sets these apart from standard breadsticks.
Ingredients
- 1 recipe pizza dough
- 1 bulb roasted garlic
- 4 tablespoons butter, softened
- ½ cup pizza sauce
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese, grated
- 1 cup monterey jack cheese, grated
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, grated
- cornmeal
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 475 degrees F
- 2
Sprinkle cornmeal onto a rimmed baking sheet pan
- 3
Spread pizza dough onto baking sheet pan, forming a large rectangle
- 4
Remove roasted garlic from bulb and add to a medium bowl with softened butter
- 5
Cream together to make a garlic butter spread
- 6
Spread garlic butter mixture over the pizza dough
- 7
Spread pizza sauce on top of garlic butter mixture
- 8
Top with grated cheeses
- 9
Bake until crust has turned slightly golden around edges and the cheese has melted and become bubbly
- 10
Remove from oven and allow to rest for about 5 minutes
- 11
Slice into 2-inch rectangular sticks and serve
Tips
Let the pizza sticks rest after baking to prevent the cheese from being too molten and sliding off when cut.
Use a pizza wheel or sharp knife to cut clean rectangular sticks for the best presentation.
Brush the exposed crust edges with garlic butter for extra flavor and to prevent over-browning.
Good to Know
Cover and refrigerate for up to 3 days. Reheat in 350F oven for 5-8 minutes.
Assemble completely and refrigerate up to 4 hours before baking. Add 2-3 minutes to baking time if cold.
Serve warm immediately after resting period for best cheese stretch and flavor.
Common Mistakes
Don't skip the resting time to avoid cheese sliding off when cutting.
Avoid overbaking to prevent the crust from becoming too hard and the cheese from browning excessively.
Substitutions
Dairy-Free Swaps
General Alternatives
FAQ
Can I use store-bought pizza dough for this recipe?
Yes, store-bought pizza dough works perfectly and saves time. Just let it come to room temperature before spreading for easier handling.
What if I don't have roasted garlic on hand?
You can roast a whole bulb at 400F for 30-40 minutes, or substitute with 2-3 cloves of minced raw garlic mixed into the butter.
How long do these pizza sticks keep in the refrigerator?
Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in a 350F oven for 5-8 minutes to restore the crispy bottom and melted cheese.