Garlic Cheese Fingers are a delicious, cheesy, garlicky snack or side dish—kind of like cheesy breadsticks but with a softer, more pizza-like base. They’re perfect for dipping in marinara, ranch, or garlic butter, and they’re incredibly easy to make at home with just a few ingredients.
🧄🧀 Garlic Cheese Fingers
Ingredients:
For the dough (or use store-bought pizza dough):
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2 1/4 tsp (1 packet) active dry yeast
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1 tsp sugar
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3/4 cup warm water (about 110°F / 45°C)
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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1/2 tsp salt
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1 tbsp olive oil
For the garlic butter topping:
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1/4 cup butter, melted
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2–3 cloves garlic, minced
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1/2 tsp garlic powder
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1/2 tsp Italian seasoning (optional)
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Pinch of salt
For the cheese:
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1 1/2 – 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
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1/4 cup Parmesan cheese (optional, for extra flavor)
🧑🍳 Instructions:
1. Make the Dough (Skip if using premade)
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In a small bowl, mix warm water, yeast, and sugar. Let sit for 5–10 minutes until frothy.
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In a large bowl, combine flour and salt. Add yeast mixture and olive oil. Mix and knead for 5–7 minutes until smooth.
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Cover and let rise for 30–45 minutes, or until doubled in size.
2. Prepare the Garlic Butter
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In a small bowl, combine the melted butter, minced garlic, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and a pinch of salt. Set aside.
3. Assemble the Cheese Fingers
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Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
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Roll out dough into a rectangle or circle (about 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick) and place on a greased or parchment-lined baking sheet or pizza pan.
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Brush generously with garlic butter.
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Sprinkle evenly with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
4. Bake
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Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the crust is golden.
5. Slice into Fingers
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Let cool slightly, then slice into strips or “fingers” using a pizza cutter.
6. Serve
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Serve warm with marinara sauce, ranch, or extra garlic butter for dipping.
🧄 Optional Add-Ins:
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Add crushed red pepper flakes for heat.
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Sprinkle with fresh parsley or chopped green onions before serving.
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Mix a little cream cheese into the cheese layer for extra gooeyness.