Garlic Cheese Breadsticks

Garlic Cheese Breadsticks are a savory, baked snack made from dough topped with garlic, butter, and melted cheese, often mozzarella or parmesan. They are a popular appetizer or side dish in American Italian cuisine, commonly served alongside pasta, soups, or salads. The dish combines the comfort of bread with the rich flavors of garlic and cheese.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

Garlic Cheese Breadsticks are typically high in carbohydrates and fat due to the dough, butter, and cheese, with moderate protein from the cheese. A standard serving of two breadsticks provides around 200-300 calories, along with calcium and some B vitamins.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	310 kcal
Protein	10 g
Carbs	35 g
Fat	14 g
Fiber	2 g
Sugar	3 g
Sodium	620 mg
Calcium	180 mg
Iron	2.5 mg
Potassium	120 mg
Vitamin A	110 mcg
Vitamin B1 (Thiamine)	0.3 mg
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)	0.2 mg
Folate	70 mcg
Phosphorus	150 mg

Per 2 sticks (100 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, this dish reflects the fusion of Italian baking traditions with American comfort food preferences, often found in casual dining and pizza chains. Nutritionally, while indulgent, the garlic offers potential immune-supporting compounds like allicin, and the cheese contributes calcium for bone health.