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Pizza Hut Cheese Sticks

Homemade Pizza Hut Cheese Sticks That Wow Every Time

Enjoy the nostalgic flavors of Pizza Hut Cheese Sticks with this easy homemade recipe, perfect for gatherings or movie nights.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 31 minutes
Resting Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 1 minute
Servings: 8 sticks
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 packet Active Dry Yeast Can use instant yeast
  • 1 tablespoon Granulated Sugar Activates the yeast
  • 1 cup Warm Water Around 110°F
  • 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter Melted
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt Or standard salt
  • 1 yolk Egg Yolk For a vegan option, use flax egg
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Can use gluten-free flour
  • 1 tablespoon Dried Oregano Or Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Salt Can use fresh garlic
For the Toppings
  • 2 cups Shredded Mozzarella Cheese Or provolone/Monterey Jack
  • 1/2 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese Can use Pecorino Romano as substitute
For Serving
  • 1 cup Marinara Sauce For dipping

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • baking dish
  • Oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Activate the active dry yeast by combining with warm water and sugar. Let sit for 5 minutes.
  2. Cream together butter, salt, and yeast mixture in a mixing bowl.
  3. Add egg yolk and incorporate flour until a soft, slightly sticky dough forms.
  4. Spread the dough evenly in a greased baking dish. Cover and let rest for 15 minutes.
  5. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  6. Brush the top of the dough with melted butter, then add mozzarella, parmesan, garlic salt, and oregano.
  7. Bake for 28–31 minutes until golden and bubbly.
  8. Cool for 10 minutes, then cut into strips and serve with marinara sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1stickCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 6gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 100mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 250IUCalcium: 200mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use fresh ingredients for best flavor. Experiment with different cheeses for variation.

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