Make your own Little Caesars breadsticks at home with this easy recipe using refrigerated pizza dough! Soft, buttery, and loaded with garlic flavor, they’re just as tasty as the original and even better straight from your own oven.
I loved Crazy Bread when I was a kid. I still love Crazy Bread, and so do my kids.
You’re going to love this copycat version of Little Caesars breadsticks because not only do they taste like the real thing, but unlike my simple garlic knots (which, I recommend you try when you’ve got a little extra time), they’re made with store-bought refrigerated pizza dough, and they still have that fresh-baked, from-scratch flavor!
They’re soft, chewy, and packed with garlicky, cheesy flavor, perfect for dunking in zesty marinara sauce. With just a handful of ingredients, they’re ready in under 30 minutes, perfect for this week’s pizza or pasta night!
Crazy Bread Copycat
Why you’ll love this recipe
- Made with just 5 simple ingredients.
- Budget-friendly breadsticks you can make with a variety of seasoning options!
- Great with pizza, pasta, and anytime you need a game day snack!
- A basket of warm, garlicky breadsticks on the table is always a hit.
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Ingredients
Below is a list of the ingredients you’ll need to gather to make this recipe, why you need them, and possible substitutions. Scroll all the way down for the full recipe card with measurements.
Jump- Refrigerated pizza dough: A tube of dough (like Pillsbury) works fine, but if you have some extra time, I highly recommend making my easy homemade pizza dough recipe for that extra bit of homemade goodness.
- Unsalted butter: Melted butter brushed over the dough gives it a golden brown color and helps the seasoning stick.
- Seasoning: Garlic powder, salt, and grated Parmesan cheese. Freshly grate your Parmesan for best flavor!
- Marinara sauce: For dipping.
How to make Little Caesars Breadsticks
This section shows you how to make this recipe, with process photos showing the steps to help you visualize it. For full instructions, including amounts and temperatures, see the recipe card below.
Jump- Step One: Roll out the dough on a clean, large cutting board. You want to roll it into a rectangle, about 9×13. Then, use a pizza cutter and slice the dough into 12 equal strips.
- Step Two: Place the strips on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, keeping them about 1 inch apart. Bake in a preheated 350°F oven for 7 minutes, or until golden.
- Step Three: While the crazy bread is in the oven, melt the butter in a small microwave-safe bowl, and stir in the garlic powder and salt.
- Step Four: As soon as the breadsticks come out of the oven, brush them generously with the seasoned melted butter.
- Step Five: Sprinkle with grated Parmesan and serve warm with a side of marinara sauce for dipping. Enjoy!
How to Serve Little Caesars Breadsticks
We love to dip them in marinara sauce, but truth be told, they’re as versatile as homemade soft pretzels! You can really dip them in all kinds of sauces.
They’re great for mopping up sauces and broths, so serve them with things like like my Olive Garden homemade alfredo sauce pasta and chicken gnocchi soup, or cheesy pizza, some slow cooker pizza dip, or a pizza pasta bake and a simple side salad.
Try these variations!
- Cheesy bread: Add freshly grated mozzarella onto each strip before baking.
- Spicy crazy bread: Sprinkle red pepper flakes into the garlic butter for a kick.
- Herbed breadsticks: Stir Italian seasoning or dried parsley into the melted butter.
- Stuffed crazy bread: Add strips of string cheese into each dough strip before baking. Be sure to completely wrap the dough around the cheese.
Storage & Reheating
How to store leftovers
Leftover Little Caesars Crazy Bread can be stored at room temperature for up to 2 days. Be sure to keep them airtight so they don’t dry out.
If you do refrigerate them, you’ll be able to keep them fresh for a couple of extra days.
Freezing Instructions
Once completely cooled, you can store them in freezer bags, layered with parchment paper, to keep them frozen for up to 2 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight.
Reheating Instructions
Reheat them in the oven at 350°F for about 5 minutes or microwave for about 15 seconds. I like to add a bit of extra seasoned garlic butter for that freshly baked flavor!
Need more fresh bread recipes? Try these:
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Little Caesars Crazy Bread Recipe
Ingredients
- 13.8 ounce refrigerated pizza dough
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- marinara sauce for dipping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
- On a large cutting board, roll out the dough into an approximately 9×13 rectangle. Use a pizza cutter to slice the dough into 12 equal strips.13.8 ounce refrigerated pizza dough
- Move the dough strips to the prepared baking sheet approximately an inch apart. Bake for 7 minutes, or until just golden.
- While the breadsticks bake, in a small bowl, stir together the melted butter, garlic powder, and salt.3 tablespoons unsalted butter, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ¼ teaspoon salt
- Remove breadsticks from oven and immediately brush generously with the garlic butter mixture.
- Sprinkle with grated Parmesan and serve warm with marinara sauce for dipping.¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Notes
- If you have extra time, use my easy homemade pizza dough.
- Serving side will depend on appetites. It makes 12 breadsticks.
- Use freshly grated parmesan for the best flavor.
- Store leftovers covered at room temperature for 2 days or in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- Reheat leftovers in a 350°F preheated oven for 5 minutes to get the original texture.
Nutrition
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