Little Caesars Italian Cheese Bread Recipe

This fluffy, golden Little Caesars Italian Cheese Bread is made with store-bought pizza dough, a secret blend of Muenster and mozzarella, and savory garlic butter, ready in just 25 minutes. The buttery crust crisps up in the oven while the heavy layer of cheese melts into a gooey, stretchy finish. I prefer making this at home because you can double the garlic topping for even more flavor.

Better Than Takeaway

I spent years ordering this side dish without realizing how simple it is to recreate at home. The first time I tried making it, I used only mozzarella and missed that specific tangy flavor and orange-tinted melt that Little Caesars is famous for. I quickly learned that the real secret isn’t just the garlic butter—it’s mixing Muenster cheese with the mozzarella.

Another lesson I learned was about the oven temperature. My early attempts at 350°F resulted in soft, pale dough that tasted like a breadstick gone wrong. By cranking the heat up to 475°F and using a heavy baking sheet, I finally achieved that signature fried-bottom texture that makes the original so addictive.

Little Caesars Italian Cheese Bread Ingredients

• Pizza Dough: 1 lb (store-bought or homemade), room temperature.
• Muenster Cheese: 1 cup, shredded (essential for the authentic stretch and color).
• Mozzarella Cheese: 1 cup, shredded (low-moisture part-skim works best).
• Parmesan Cheese: ¼ cup, grated.
• Unsalted Butter: 4 tablespoons, melted.
• Garlic: 3 cloves, minced (or 1 tsp garlic powder).
• Italian Seasoning: 1 tablespoon.
• Salt: ½ teaspoon (if using unsalted butter).
• Olive Oil: 1 tablespoon, for greasing the pan.

How To Make Little Caesars Italian Cheese Bread

1. Prep the Pan: Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C). Coat a 9×13-inch baking dish or baking sheet generously with olive oil. Stretch the room-temperature pizza dough into the pan, pushing it into the corners. If it snaps back, let it rest for 5 minutes and try again.
2. Make Garlic Butter: In a small bowl, whisk together the melted butter, minced garlic, and salt. Brush half of this mixture directly onto the raw dough.
3. Add the Cheese: Mix the shredded Muenster and mozzarella cheeses together. Spread the blend evenly over the buttered dough, ensuring you cover it all the way to the edges for those crispy caramelized sides.
4. Bake the Bread: Place the pan in the hot oven and bake for 12–15 minutes. You are looking for a deep golden crust and bubbly, slightly browned cheese spots.
5. Finish and Serve: Remove from the oven. Immediately brush the remaining garlic butter over the hot cheese and sprinkle with the parmesan and Italian seasoning. Let it sit for 2 minutes before slicing into 10 strips.

Recipe Tips

• Don’t Skip Muenster: This is the most important tip. Muenster cheese provides the distinct orange hue and creamy melt that mozzarella alone cannot replicate.
• Room Temperature Dough: Cold dough snaps back and won’t fill the pan. Let your dough sit on the counter for 30 minutes before stretching it.
• The Garlic Butter Finish: Adding fresh garlic butter after baking ensures the garlic flavor stays punchy and doesn’t burn in the high heat.
• Create a Crispy Bottom: If you have a pizza stone, place your baking sheet directly on top of it to help the bottom of the crust fry in the olive oil.

What To Serve With Italian Cheese Bread

The only mandatory pairing is a side of warm marinara sauce for dipping, mimicking the chain’s famous “Crazy Sauce.” For a full meal, serve this alongside a heavy pasta dish like lasagna or baked ziti to soak up the extra sauce. It also works perfectly as an appetizer for a game day spread with buffalo wings and celery sticks.

How To Store

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. To reheat, place the breadsticks in a 350°F oven or air fryer for 3–5 minutes to recrisp the bottom; microwaving will make the dough chewy and tough.

FAQs

• Can I freeze this recipe? Yes, you can bake it, let it cool, and freeze the slices for up to 3 months. Reheat directly from frozen in the oven at 375°F until warm.
• Why is my dough soggy in the middle? This usually happens if the oven wasn’t hot enough or the dough was too thick. Ensure your oven is fully preheated to 475°F before baking.
• Can I use fresh mozzarella? Avoid fresh mozzarella balls packed in water; they release too much liquid and will make the bread soggy. Stick to low-moisture shredded cheese.

Nutrition

• Calories: 140 kcal
• Total Fat: 6g
• Saturated Fat: 2.5g
• Cholesterol: 10mg
• Sodium: 220mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 15g
• Protein: 6g

Try More Recipes:

• Italian Artisan Bread Recipe
• Rustic Italian Tomato Bread Recipe with Sun-Dried Tomatoes
• Italian Flat Bread (Piadina Romagnola)

Little Caesars Italian Cheese Bread

Recipe by Paula

Servings

10

servings

Prep time

10

minutes

Cooking time

15

minutes

Total time

25

minutes

Little Caesars Italian Cheese Bread features fluffy deep-dish dough topped with melted Muenster and mozzarella, garlic butter, and parmesan, ready in 25 minutes for a fun family snack. This copycat recipe delivers crispy edges and gooey cheese pulls better than the original takeout version.

Ingredients

• 1 lb Pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)

• 1 cup Muenster cheese, shredded

• 1 cup Mozzarella cheese, shredded

• 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated

• 4 tbsp Unsalted butter, melted

• 3 cloves Garlic, minced

• 1 tbsp Italian seasoning

• 1/2 tsp Salt

• 1 tbsp Olive oil

Directions

• Prep the Pan: Preheat oven to 475°F (245°C). Coat a 9×13-inch baking dish with olive oil. Stretch dough into the pan.
• Make Garlic Butter: Whisk melted butter, minced garlic, and salt. Brush half onto the dough.
• Add the Cheese: Mix Muenster and mozzarella. Spread evenly over the dough to the edges.
• Bake the Bread: Bake for 12–15 minutes until crust is golden and cheese bubbles.
• Finish and Serve: Brush remaining garlic butter over hot cheese. Sprinkle with parmesan and Italian seasoning. Slice into 10 strips.