Mozzarella-Stuffed Italian Breadsticks | Great party appetizer recipe! (2024)

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These Mozzarella-Stuffed Italian Breadsticks are the perfect appetizer for a college basketball tournament party. They’re fun, delicious and easy to eat!

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As far as I’m concerned, all of the college basketball games in March are kinda-like the Super Bowl, part 2. The games dominate the sports news for the month and a national champion is crowned at the end. But more importantly, March Madness is a great excuse to bring out all of the snacks and appetizers that normally appear during Super Bowl season.

Sure, maybe the tournament games don’t have as much hype as the NFL playoffs, but that’s no reason to skimp out on the snack food. If anything, that’s a reason to make even better appetizers. Like these Mozzarella-Stuffed Italian Breadsticks. Holy cow, these breadsticks were amazing! Easy to make, even easier to eat, and really flippin’ delicious. In my book, that’s pretty much the definition of the perfect snack food for the big game…be it the Super Bowl or college b-ball!

Mozzarella Stuffed Breadsticks

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I’ve had breadsticks on my mind for quite a while now. Then I stumbled across a recipe for breadsticks stuffed with cheese. Wait, what? Breadsticks stuffed with cheese? Yes, please!

Variations

I knew I had to make these…and soon! I opted for mozzarella since it melts so well, but any good “melty cheese” would also work here. I’m thinking the next attempt might use cheddar cheese or Pepper Jack cheese inside and Southwest spices on top. Use your imagination here…there are so many fun twists to this recipe!

This recipe includes the ingredients for making your own pizza dough, but you could certainly use store-bought dough if you prefer. (I just think homemade pizza dough tastes so much better!) While these Mozzarella-Stuffed Italian Breadsticks are delicious enough to eat by themselves, I served them with a side of marinara sauce for dipping.

(In full disclosure, some of my breadsticks oozed melted cheese while baking. However, evenwith the couple of blowouts in the oven, the breadsticks still tasted awesome.)

Storing Leftover Breadsticks

Any leftovers of these Mozzarella Stuffed Breadsticks should be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. To reheat, wrap lightly with aluminum foil and place in a 350°F oven for 6-7 minutes, or until heated through and cheese has fully melted. These breadsticks can also be frozen – just let them thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.

Did you make this Mozzarella Stuffed Breadsticks recipe at home? Leave a comment, or snap a photo and tag me on Instagram (@Spicedblog) – I’d love to see your version!

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Mozzarella-Stuffed Italian Breadsticks

These Mozzarella-Stuffed Italian Breadsticks are the perfect appetizer for a college basketball tournament party. They're fun, delicious and easy to eat!

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Prep Time: 20 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes minutes

2 hours hours 30 minutes minutes

Total Time: 3 hours hours 15 minutes minutes

Servings: 12 servings

Calories: 261kcal

Ingredients

Instructions

  • In the bowl of a countertop mixer fitted with the dough hook, combine the bread flour, water, salt, and yeast. Mix on low speed for approximately 3 minutes. Add 1½ Tbsp of olive oil to the bowl; increase speed to medium and continue mixing for 3 more minutes. (Tip: If necessary, add 1-2 Tbsp of additional flour after adding the olive oil.)

  • Transfer the dough into an oiled bowl, cover, and place in a warm (~85°F) location to rise for 60 minutes.

  • Turn dough out onto a floured countertop and fold several times, rotating 90° after each fold. Place dough back into an oiled bowl and cover. Let rise in a warm location for another 60 minutes.

  • Turn dough out onto countertop and fold 2-3 times. Cover loosely and let rest for 10-15 minutes at room temperature.

  • Meanwhile, cut the mozzarella into 12 pieces about 4” long and 1/2”-3/4” thick.

  • Divide the dough into 12 equal-sized pieces (~1.75 ounces each).

  • Roll each piece of dough into a 2″x5” rectangle. (Tip: Loosely cover the pieces of dough that you aren’t working with to prevent them from drying out.)

  • Pat the top surface of the dough with water until dough is sticky to the touch. Place 1 piece of cheese lengthwise in the center of the rectangle. Roll the dough around the cheese, and pinch seams together to create a tight seal.

  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place mozzarella stuffed breadsticks seam side down on sheet pan. Cover and place in a warm location to rise for about 30 minutes.

  • Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 425°F.

  • In a small bowl, combine the remaining 1 1/2 Tbsp olive oil with the Italian seasonings, salt, and garlic powder. Mix until well combined.

  • Gently brush the top of each breadstick with the olive oil mixture.

  • Bake breadsticks in preheated oven for 22-25 minutes, or until tops are golden brown.

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Mozzarella-Stuffed Italian Breadsticks | Great party appetizer recipe! (2024)

FAQs

What would you be eating if you were served grissini in an Italian restaurant? ›

Grissini are pencil-thin, long, crispy breadsticks with a cracker-like crunch that have been made in the Piedmont region of Italy since the 1600s.

Does Olive Garden have stuffed breadsticks? ›

Cory urges viewers to try a special menu item from Olive Garden. “You guys have got to try the new Alfredo stuffed breadsticks,” he says.

What three things are always served on the Italian dinner table? ›

Antipasto, Primo, Secondo, Contorno e Dolce

Commonly an Italian dinner will have a Primo (first course) such as pasta or soup, and a Secondo (second course) typically meat or fish served with a Contorno (side) of vegetables or salad.

What is an Italian appetizer course that often begins the meal? ›

Antipasto. This traditional Italian meal starts with something to nibble on before the main courses commence. These appetizers can include cold and hot dishes like cheese, soppressata, and bread.

Why did Olive Garden get rid of cheese stuffed shells? ›

Stuffed Pasta On Limited Supply

The promos and the discontinuation of Olive Garden's giant stuffed shells are part of the chain tweaking its menu. In 2023, it discontinued its stuffed mushroom ravioli -- another stuffed pasta causality of the chain-shifting focus.

What happened to Olive Garden's breadsticks? ›

The famous Olive Garden breadsticks are once again sesame-free. The popular chain restaurant recently switched suppliers, so the customer favorite is made with flour – with no added sesame. Olive Garden was among several national eateries with bread products that suddenly contained sesame as of the end of 2022.

How many breadsticks in a basket at Olive Garden? ›

Olive Garden does have a policy on breadsticks. Typically, a server is supposed to bring one stick per person plus one extra for the first basket. After that, the rule of thumb is one breadstick per person.

What can you eat with grissini? ›

Bread sticks (grissini) are often eaten instead of bread, i.e. to accompany dishes of meat, fish, cheese and vegetables - NOT pasta or pizza - and it is easy to find them together with bread on a restaurant table.

When should I eat grissini? ›

In Italy, they are often eaten as appetizers, paired with cured meats of all kinds.

What is the taste of grissini? ›

These snacks consist of crispy, thin, dry bread that can be additionally flavored with rosemary, sesame seeds, onions, or Parmesan cheese.

What is another name for grissini? ›

Breadsticks, also known as grissini, grissino or dipping sticks (Piedmontese: ghërsin, Piedmontese: [gəɾˈsiŋ]), are generally pencil-sized sticks of crisp, dry baked bread that originated in the Piedmont region of Italy.

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