Verlene’s Pizza Sticks
📜 Collection: Georgia Collection | ✍️ Attribution: Verlene | 📂 Category: Snacks A quick and delicious snack featuring refrigerated pizza dough topped with a savory blend of provolone, Romano, garlic, and basil. Baked to golden perfection, these easy pizza sticks are perfect for game day or a quick family treat.
| Prep Time | Cook Time | Inactive / Chill Time | Yield / Servings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 mins | 15 mins | None | 24 sticks |
🔪 Key Equipment
- Cookie sheet
- Pastry brush
- Pizza cutter
- Small bowl
Ingredients
| Measurements | Ingredients | Prep / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 10 oz. can | Pizza Crust | refrigerated dough |
| 1 tbsp. | Margarine | melted |
| 1/2 cup | Provolone Cheese | shredded |
| 1 tbsp. | Romano Cheese | grated |
| 1/4 tsp. | Garlic Powder | |
| 1/8 tsp. | Red Pepper | crushed flakes or ground |
| 1 tsp. | Dried Basil | leaves |
| To serve | Pizza Sauce | such as X-tra Touch brand, warmed |
Instructions
Preparation & Baking
- Preheat your oven to 425°F.
- On a lightly greased cookie sheet, unroll the 10 oz. can pizza crust dough to form a 9x12-inch rectangle.
- Brush the dough evenly with the 1 tbsp. margarine.
- In a small bowl, combine the remaining dry ingredients: 1/2 cup shredded Provolone cheese, 1 tbsp. grated Romano cheese, 1/4 tsp. garlic powder, 1/8 tsp. red pepper, and 1 tsp. dried basil leaves. Sprinkle this cheese and spice mixture evenly over the dough.
- Cut the dough crosswise into 12 1-inch strips. Cut those strips in half to make 24 strips total.
- Bake at 425°F for 10-15 minutes or until the cheese is melted and the crust is a beautiful golden brown.
- Serve warm alongside warmed pizza sauce for dipping.
💡 Make-Ahead & Storage: These are best served fresh and warm from the oven. You can prep the cheese and spice mixture ahead of time and store it in an airtight container.
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