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    Home » Easy Appetizers

    Published: Oct, 2024. Updated: Oct, 2024 by Iryna Bychkiv | This post may contain affiliate links. Read more here

    Cheese Breadsticks

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    These 5-ingredient Cheese Breadsticks are irresistibly cheesy, crispy, and deliciously irresistible. They are perfect with a warm and comforting soup.

    Are you looking for a perfect snack or appetizer recipe for your next party? Look no further than these homemade cheese breadsticks.

    Enjoy them with your favorite soup, on a charcuterie board, or with Muhammara dip.

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    • Why This Recipe Stands Out
    • Key Ingredients
    • Substitutions and Variations
    • How to Make Cheese Breadsticks
    • What to Serve with Cheese Breadsticks
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • Recipe
    • More Recipes You'll Enjoy

    Why This Recipe Stands Out

    Who doesn't love a cheesy, buttery breadstick? This Cheese Breadsticks recipe is a total crowd-pleaser. Here's why this recipe is the best:

    • Easy to Make: The recipe uses simple, readily available ingredients, and the steps are easy to follow.
    • Cheesy Goodness: We use Gruyere cheese for its rich, nutty flavor, which sets these breadsticks apart from the rest.
    • Buttery and Flaky: The combination of butter and cheese in the dough creates a wonderfully flaky texture that's simply irresistible.
    • Great for Everything: These breadsticks are the perfect party appetizer, snack, or accompaniment to your favorite soup or salad.

    Key Ingredients

    • Gruyere Cheese – The star of our recipe, Gruyere cheese, adds a rich, nutty flavor and a wonderfully gooey texture. You can also try this recipe with Parmesan cheese for a delicious alternative.
    • Butter – We use butter at room temperature to ensure that it mixes easily with the other ingredients, and to give our breadsticks a tender, flaky texture.

    Substitutions and Variations

    Here are a few of our favorite variations and substitutions to make this recipe your own:

    • Cheese: While we love the nutty flavor of Gruyere, feel free to experiment with other cheese. Sharp cheddar, mozzarella, or even a sprinkle of parmesan would work great in this recipe.
    • Spices: We kept this recipe simple with just a pinch of salt, but feel free to play around with different spices. Garlic powder, paprika, or even some dried herbs would take these breadsticks to the next level.
    • Seeds: We love the added crunch and flavor that sesame seeds provide, but you could also sprinkle the breadsticks with poppy seeds, or everything bagel seasoning.

    How to Make Cheese Breadsticks

    Step 1: Combine shredded Gruyere cheese, soft butter, milk, flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.

    Step 2: Knead the dough by hand until smooth and soft and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

    Step 3: Roll the dough into a large thin rectangle on a lightly floured surface. Cut the dough into narrow strips and twist each strip.

    Step 4: Transfer the twisted strips onto a parchment-lined baking sheet and sprinkle sesame seeds on top.

    Step 5: Drizzle the breadsticks lightly with water and bake at 400 F for 15 minutes or until golden brown.

    For full list of ingredients and instructions, see recipe card below.

    What to Serve with Cheese Breadsticks

    Soups

    • Cheese breadsticks are the perfect accompaniment to a warm bowl of soup. Try serving them with a hearty vegan tomato soup or a creamy broccoli cheddar soup.
    • You can also enjoy cheese breadsticks with a comforting bowl of vegan chicken noodle soup or a rustic old-fashioned minestrone.

    Pasta

    • Cheese breadsticks are a natural choice to serve with pasta. They pair well with a variety of pasta dishes, from classic spaghetti and meatballs to creamy salmon asparagus pasta.
    • You can also enjoy cheese breadsticks with a bowl of your favorite marinara or alfredo dipping sauce.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What type of cheese is best for cheese breadsticks?

    We recommend using Gruyere cheese for this recipe. It has a rich, nutty flavor and melts beautifully, giving your breadsticks a deliciously cheesy and savory flavor.

    Can I use pre-shredded cheese?

    While you can use pre-shredded cheese, we highly recommend shredder the cheese yourself. Pre-shredded cheese often contains anti-caking agents that can affect the texture and melting properties of the cheese in your breadsticks.

    Why do I need to refrigerate the dough?

    Chilling the dough helps the breadsticks maintain their shape and texture while baking. It also allows the flavors to meld together, resulting in a more delicious end product.

    How long do cheese breadsticks keep?

    Cheese breadsticks can be kept in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. You can also freeze them for up to 2 months. Just make sure to reheat them in the oven to restore their crispiness.

    Recipe

    Homemade cheese breadsticks on a white plate.

    Cheese Breadsticks (Must Try Recipe)

    These Cheese Breadsticks are irresistibly cheesy, crispy, and deliciously irresistible. They are perfect with a warm and comforting soup.
    5 from 1 vote
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    Course: Appetizer
    Cuisine: American
    Diet: Vegetarian
    Cook Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Servings: 11 breadsticks
    Calories: 164kcal
    Author: Iryna Bychkiv
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    Ingredients

    • 150 grams Gruyere cheese shredded
    • 150 grams all purpose flour
    • 80 grams butter at a room temperature
    • 100 ml milk
    • 3 grams baking powder
    • a pinch of salt to a taste
    • sesame seeds optional

    Instructions

    • In a medium bowl, combine shredded Gruyere cheese and soft butter.
    • Add milk, flour, baking powder and salt. Knead the dough by hand until smooth and soft.
    • Cover with a plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
    • Preheat the oven to 400 F.
    • Remove dough from the refrigerator, uncover and on a lightly floured surface, roll dough into a large thin rectangle.
    • Using a pizza cutter, cut the dough into narrow strips.
    • Using a long pencil or sushi chopstick, twist each strip, carefully remove the chopstick and transfer a twisted strip onto a parchment lined baking sheet. Very lightly drizzle each breadstick with water and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
    • Bake for 15 minutes until the top is golden brown.

    Notes

    Cheese: We recommend using Gruyere cheese for this recipe. It has a rich, nutty flavor and melts beautifully, giving your breadsticks a deliciously cheesy and savory flavor.
    Storage: Cheese breadsticks can be kept in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. You can also freeze them for up to 2 months. Just make sure to reheat them in the oven to restore their crispiness.
    Adapted from povarenok.ru

    Nutrition

    Calories: 164kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 32mg | Sodium: 177mg | Potassium: 42mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 326IU | Calcium: 169mg | Iron: 1mg
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    Iryna Bychkiv
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    Iryna Bychkiv is the founder and writer of the culinary website Lavender & Macarons, where she shares clean, European-inspired recipes that are delicious, easy to prepare, and made with wholesome ingredients. Iryna loves creating meals that are simple yet healthy and unique, including vegan and vegetarian recipes.
    Iryna is also a freelance writer for MSN and Associated Press Wire.

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    1. Kulia says

      October 29, 2024 at 9:03 am

      5 stars
      These sticks are so good! And easy to make. I've tried them many times. Love!

      Reply
    2. S Meier says

      September 26, 2023 at 12:18 pm

      how do I convert to American measurements - cups, tablespoons, etc.

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    3. Michelle | A Dish of Daily Life says

      March 17, 2016 at 3:39 pm

      Yum! These look delicious!! I agree, definitely a must try recipe!

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    4. Martie says

      March 11, 2016 at 9:05 am

      All I can say is, YUM! And I love that these are yeast-free...yeast breads intimidate me! Lol! Can't wait to try them!

      Reply
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