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Little Caesars Italian Cheese Bread (Sourdough)
Sourdough starter baked directly in a pan, then topped with garlic butter, Parmesan, mozzarella, and Italian herbs until bubbly and golden.
- Total time
- About 40–45 min
- Yield
- 10 breadsticks
- Starter
- Sourdough starter
- Heat
- 425°F / 218°C, then 400°F / 204°C; low broil to finish
Ingredients
Base & toppings
- As needed sourdough starter (see amount note below)
- 3 Tbsp butter
- 1 Tbsp minced garlic
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning, divided
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- To sprinkle powdered or finely grated Parmesan cheese
- As needed nonstick cooking spray
For serving
- Optional marinara sauce or extra garlic butter for dipping
Method
Prepare the base
- Preheat the oven to 425°F. Heavily grease a metal cake pan with nonstick spray.
- Pour the sourdough starter directly into the greased pan and spread it evenly. Bake for about 15 minutes, until the base is set.
- Set the oven to 400°F for the cheese topping.
Top & bake
- Melt the butter. Stir in the minced garlic and 1 tsp Italian seasoning.
- Pour the garlic butter over the baked base and brush it all the way to the edges.
- Sprinkle Parmesan over the base. Cover with the 2 cups mozzarella, then sprinkle with the remaining 1 tsp Italian seasoning.
- Bake at 400°F for 10 minutes. Switch to low broil for 2–3 minutes, watching closely, until the cheese is golden.
- Remove the bread from the oven and pan. Cut into 10 breadsticks and serve with marinara or extra garlic butter.
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Savory & Snacks - Sourdough starter
Little Caesars Italian Cheese Bread (Sourdough)
Sourdough starter baked directly in a pan, then topped with garlic butter, Parmesan, mozzarella, and Italian herbs until bubbly and golden.
- Total time
- About 40–45 min
- Hands-on
- About 10 min
- Yield
- 10 breadsticks
- Starter
- Sourdough starter
- Difficulty
- Beginner
- Heat
- 425°F / 218°C, then 400°F / 204°C; low broil to finish
- Pan or vessel
- Heavily greased metal cake pan; size not specified
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Ingredients
Ingredients
Base & toppings
- As needed sourdough starter (see amount note below)
- 3 Tbsp butter
- 1 Tbsp minced garlic
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning, divided
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- To sprinkle powdered or finely grated Parmesan cheese
- As needed nonstick cooking spray
For serving
- Optional marinara sauce or extra garlic butter for dipping
Method
Step by step
Part 1
Prepare the base
- Preheat the oven to 425°F. Heavily grease a metal cake pan with nonstick spray.
- Pour the sourdough starter directly into the greased pan and spread it evenly. Bake for about 15 minutes, until the base is set.
- Set the oven to 400°F for the cheese topping.
Part 2
Top & bake
- Melt the butter. Stir in the minced garlic and 1 tsp Italian seasoning.
- Pour the garlic butter over the baked base and brush it all the way to the edges.
- Sprinkle Parmesan over the base. Cover with the 2 cups mozzarella, then sprinkle with the remaining 1 tsp Italian seasoning.
- Bake at 400°F for 10 minutes. Switch to low broil for 2–3 minutes, watching closely, until the cheese is golden.
- Remove the bread from the oven and pan. Cut into 10 breadsticks and serve with marinara or extra garlic butter.
Part 3
Helpful Notes
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After baking
Doneness, storage, and reheating notes for this recipe.
Doneness
Starter base is set before topping; cheese is melted and golden after broiling
Storage
Refrigerate leftovers promptly in a covered container; use within 3–4 days or freeze.
Reheat or serve
Warm in the oven until hot throughout and the cheese has melted again.
Keep Baking
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