Weight Watchers Cheesy Garlic Breadsticks

Yield: 20 breadsticks

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 1 tube refrigerated pizza dough (use a reduced-fat or whole wheat version if available)
  • 2 to 3 tbsp light butter, melted
  • 2 tsp garlic, freshly minced
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (reduced-fat version)
  • 1 cup shredded reduced-fat mozzarella cheese
  • 1 tsp dried basil (optional)

Instructions:

  1. Preheat Oven:
    • Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. Prepare the Dough:
    • Roll out the refrigerated pizza dough on a lightly floured surface into a rectangle (about 10×15 inches).
  3. Prepare the Garlic Butter:
    • In a small bowl, combine the melted light butter and minced garlic.
  4. Assemble the Breadsticks:
    • Brush the garlic butter mixture evenly over the pizza dough.
    • Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese evenly over the dough.
    • Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the Parmesan cheese.
    • If using, sprinkle the dried basil on top.
  5. Cut and Bake:
    • Using a pizza cutter or sharp knife, cut the dough into 20 breadsticks.
    • Transfer the breadsticks to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
    • Bake in the preheated oven for 10-15 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  6. Serve:
    • Remove from the oven and let the breadsticks cool slightly before serving.

Per serving (1 breadstick): Approx. 2.4 points per breadstick (round up to 2.5 points per breadstick for simplicity)

This Weight Watchers-friendly version of Cheesy Garlic Breadsticks provides a delicious, lower-point option for a tasty treat. Enjoy!

ight Watchers Cheesy Garlic Breadsticks

Yield: 20 breadsticks

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 1 tube refrigerated pizza dough (use a reduced-fat or whole wheat version if available)
  • 2 to 3 tbsp light butter, melted
  • 2 tsp garlic, freshly minced
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (reduced-fat version)
  • 1 cup shredded reduced-fat mozzarella cheese
  • 1 tsp dried basil (optional)

Instructions:

  1. Preheat Oven:
    • Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. Prepare the Dough:
    • Roll out the refrigerated pizza dough on a lightly floured surface into a rectangle (about 10×15 inches).
  3. Prepare the Garlic Butter:
    • In a small bowl, combine the melted light butter and minced garlic.
  4. Assemble the Breadsticks:
    • Brush the garlic butter mixture evenly over the pizza dough.
    • Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese evenly over the dough.
    • Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the Parmesan cheese.
    • If using, sprinkle the dried basil on top.
  5. Cut and Bake:
    • Using a pizza cutter or sharp knife, cut the dough into 20 breadsticks.
    • Transfer the breadsticks to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
    • Bake in the preheated oven for 10-15 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  6. Serve:
    • Remove from the oven and let the breadsticks cool slightly before serving.

Per serving (1 breadstick): Approx. 2.4 points per breadstick (round up to 2.5 points per breadstick for simplicity)

This Weight Watchers-friendly version of Cheesy Garlic Breadsticks provides a delicious, lower-point option for a tasty treat. Enjoy!