Cheese-stuffed breadsticks

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Cheese-stuffed breadsticks are a popular savory snack where soft, chewy dough is filled with melted cheese, typically mozzarella, and baked or fried until golden. They are a staple of American casual dining and Italian-American cuisine, often served as an appetizer with marinara sauce for dipping.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is high in carbohydrates from the bread dough and fats from the cheese, providing a good source of protein and calcium. A typical serving of two breadsticks contains roughly 300-400 calories.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	380 kcal
Protein	14 g
Carbs	42 g
Fat	17 g
Fiber	2 g
Sugar	3 g
Sodium	850 mg
Calcium	220 mg
Iron	2.5 mg
Potassium	150 mg
Phosphorus	180 mg
Vitamin A	120 mcg RAE
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)	0.3 mg
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)	0.2 mg
Folate	60 mcg DFE

Per 4 breadsticks (120 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

The concept of cheese-filled bread is a global comfort food, but the American version popularized by chains like Olive Garden has become a cultural icon of indulgent, shareable appetizers. Nutritionally, it combines the quick energy of refined carbs with the satiating fats and protein of cheese, making it a very filling snack.