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Easy Breadsticks

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By: Leigh Anne WilkesPosted: 3/15/20Updated: 3/15/22

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These quick and easy breadsticks start with frozen bread dough to create a not to be forgotten breadstick covered in garlic, cheese and butter.

breadsticks with marinara dipping sauce

Why You Are Going to Love This Recipe!

I made them twice this week and they are so good I had to give part of the second batch of easy breadsticks away because I knew I would have no self control and eat them all.   Jim delivered them to some friends in the neighborhood. We got a thank you email from the wife and another one from the husband telling us they were the best bread sticks ever! The husband requested the recipe!

Ingredients Needed

  • Frozen rolls. I use the Rhodes frozen dinner rolls.
  • Butter. I use salted butter but you can use unsalted if you prefer.
  • Parmesan Cheese. The grated or powdered form that comes in the green round container.
  • Seasoning. A combination of sesame seeds, paprika, salt, poppy seed, celery seed, garlic powder and black pepper.
plate of breadsticks

How to Make Easy Breadsticks

This recipe makes 12 homemade breadsticks but you can easily make less or make more. I can comfortably fit 12 breadsticks on my baking sheet.

  • Thaw 12 frozen rolls according to the directions on the package.
  • Melt 1/4 cup of butter and spread it onto the baking sheets.
  • Sprinkle powdered Parmesan cheese over butter, about 1/2 cup.
brushing butter on breadsticks
  • Form each roll into a breadstick, rolling it out to about 10 inches long, they will spring back to about 7-8 inches.
  • Lay the breadsticks on top of the butter and cheese., cover with a cloth and let them rise.
  • After they have doubled in size give them another brush of butter using remaining 1/4 cup of melted butter.
sprinkling breasticks with seasoning mix
  • Sprinkle easy breadsticks with spice mixture.
  • Sprinkle with more Parmesan cheese.
sprinkling cheese on breadsticks
  • Bake in a 350 degree F oven and let them bake until they are golden brown.  Just like this!
breadsticks on a baking sheet

Tips from Leigh Anne

If you have leftover frozen rolls, try one of these recipes:

  • Everything Bagel Pull Apart Rolls
  • Cheesy Pull Apart Bread
  • Pizza Monkey Bread
  • Cinnamon Pull Apart Rolls
  • Lemon Pull Apart Rolls
  • Magleby’s Rolls

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use freshly grated Parmesan instead?

You can of course, but, I have also made these easy breadsticks with freshly grated Parmesan cheese and find that I like the powdered cheese better.

Can I make my own dough instead of using frozen dough?

Absolutely, just use your favorite roll recipe. The frozen dinner rolls each weigh about 1.3 ounces each.

I don’t have all those seasonings what else can I use?

To make it more simple, you can use some Italian seasoning along with some garlic salt but the flavor will differ. I really love the combination of the sesame seeds and poppy seeds together.

Can I freeze easy breadsticks?

To freeze the breadsticks, allow them to cool completely and then place in an airtight freezer bag. Remove as much air as possible from bag. They will keep in the freezer for 2-3 months. Allow to thaw at room temperature before reheating.

How should I reheat them?

Wrap them in foil and then put them into a 250 degree F oven for about 10 minutes. You can also microwave them for a few seconds.

My favorite way to serve Easy Breadsticks is with a bowl of marinara sauce for dipping.

Dipping a breadstick in marinara sauce

Pair Easy Breadsticks with

  • Spaghetti with Meat Sauce
  • Pasta e Fagioli
  • Baked Ziti with Sausage and Spinach
  • Herb Pasta
  • Brown Butter Pasta
  • Tomato Soup
  • any of your favorite salads

For more yummy breadstick recipes try these:

  • Cinnamon Breadsticks
  • Italian Breadsticks
  • Olive Garden Breadsticks
  • Stuffed Cheesy Bread

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4.94 from 15 votes
stack of garlic breadsticks

Easy Breadsticks

Recipe From: Leigh Anne Wilkes
These quick and easy breadsticks start with frozen bread dough to create a not to be forgotten breadstick covered in garlic, cheese and butter – delicious!
serves: 12 servings
Prep:15 minutes
Cook:15 minutes
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Total:30 minutes
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Ingredients

  • 12 frozen rolls
  • 1/2 cup butter melted
  • 1 cup Parmesan cheese grated or powdered
  • 2 tsp sesame seeds
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • ¾ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp poppy seed
  • ½ tsp celery seed
  • ¼ tsp garlic powder
  • ¼ tsp coarse ground black pepper

Instructions

  • Thaw rolls at room temperature
  • Melt butter and spread half of it onto cookie sheet
  • Sprinkle 1/2 C cheese onto butter on cookie sheet
  • Shape each roll into a breadstick and place on cookie sheet on top of butter and cheese
  • Allow to rise until double in size
  • Using a pastry brush use the remaining melted butter on the breadsticks
  • Mix together seasonings and sprinkle over top of breadsticks
  • Sprinkle the breadsticks with the remaining 1/2 cup of cheese
  • Bake at 350 degrees for about 15 minutes.

Tips & Notes:

You can use freshly grated Parmesan cheese if you like but I found that I like the powdered cheese better.
The breadsticks can be frozen for several months when stored in an airtight freezer bag.  Thaw at room temperature and rewarm in a 250 degree F. oven, wrap them loosely in foil.

Nutrition Facts:

Calories: 222kcal (11%) Carbohydrates: 20g (7%) Protein: 7g (14%) Fat: 13g (20%) Saturated Fat: 7g (44%) Cholesterol: 26mg (9%) Sodium: 572mg (25%) Potassium: 61mg (2%) Fiber: 2g (8%) Sugar: 1g (1%) Vitamin A: 384IU (8%) Calcium: 183mg (18%) Iron: 2mg (11%)
* Disclaimer: All nutrition information are estimates only. Read full disclosure here.
Course:Bread
Cuisine:American
stack of garlic breadsticks
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  1. Cynthia Guess says

    Posted on 12/11 at 10:44 pm

    These are so delicious and easy with Rhodes Rolls. My family loves them as rolls and now bread sticks. I will make them again.

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  2. Anne Starr says

    Posted on 7/17 at 5:11 am

    Made these last night and loved them!! My grandson said they were AMAZING!! Thank you! This is worth going to Sam’s and buying the 288 count frozen dinner roll case! It really would be the perfect addition to a church spaghetti dinner….although, the spaghetti better be good because these will be the star of the menu!

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  3. Jenn says

    Posted on 12/12 at 4:29 am

    Can I use a loaf of frozen bread dough instead of the rolls ? If so how many would a loaf make ?

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    • Leigh Anne says

      Posted on 12/12 at 7:07 am

      yes you could but I’m not sure on how many it would make.

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