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Homemade cheese sticks on a white plate featuring golden-brown edges and melted mozzarella with charred spots. (Pizza Hut Cheese Sticks Recipe)

Pizza Hut Cheese Sticks Recipe: The Ultimate Fluffy Copycat

This Pizza Hut Cheese Sticks Recipe features a thick, fluffy rectangular dough topped with a bubbly blend of mozzarella and toasted parmesan. Perfectly seasoned with garlic and oregano for that iconic pizzeria flavor.
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Prep Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 8 people
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American, Italian-American
Calories: 285
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 1 1/3 cups Warm Water 105°F-115°F
  • 2 1/4 tsp Active Dry Yeast 1 packet
  • 1 tbsp Granulated Sugar
  • 3 1/2 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil Plus extra for the pan
  • 1 tsp Sea Salt
  • 2 cups Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
  • 1/2 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1 tsp Dried Oregano

Equipment

  • 1 9x13 inch baking pan
  • 1 Stand Mixer Optional, can be kneaded by hand

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Combine warm water, sugar, and yeast in a bowl. Let sit for 10 minutes until foamy.
  2. Mix in oil, salt, and flour. Knead for 5-7 minutes until smooth. Let rise for 60 minutes.
  3. Press dough into a well-oiled 9x13 pan. Let rest for 20 minutes while oven preheats to 425°F.
  4. Sprinkle with garlic, oregano, mozzarella, and parmesan. Bake for 12-15 minutes until bubbly and charred.

Notes

Use a generous amount of oil in the pan to get that signature fried crust bottom.
Serve with warm marinara for the most authentic experience.