Copycat Little Caesars Crazy Bread (Better Than the Real Thing!)
If you’ve ever found yourself ordering an extra batch of Little Caesars crazy bread just for yourself, you’re not alone. This copycat Little Caesars breadsticks recipe gives you that same buttery, garlicky goodness at home in about 20 minutes — no drive-thru required.
🍽️ Recipe Name: Copycat Little Caesars Crazy Bread
⏰ Ready In: 20 minutes
👥 Serves: 4–6
🔥 Calories: Approx. 150 per breadsticks (estimated)
🥕Main Ingredients: Pizza dough, butter, garlic, Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning
🥗 Dietary Info: Vegetarian
⭐ Why You’ll Love It: Ready in 20 minutes, uses simple pantry ingredients, tastes just like the restaurant version
The best part? You probably already have everything you need in your kitchen. These homemade crazy breadsticks come out soft and pillowy inside with a golden, Parmesan-dusted top that’s just as addictive as the real thing.
If you are a pizza lover, you have to try this pepperoni pizzadilla recipe as well. Or try out this cheesy garlic bread rolls recipe for another easy recipe.
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Why we love this recipe!
- Ready in 20 Minutes: These copycat Little Caesars breadsticks come together faster than a delivery order. The whole recipe is done in about 20 minutes, making it the perfect last-minute side dish for pizza night or game day.
- Minimal Ingredients: You only need a handful of pantry staples to pull this off — pizza dough, butter, garlic, and Parmesan. No special trips to the store, no complicated techniques.
- Tastes Just Like the Real Thing: That buttery garlic coating and Parmesan finish is spot-on. Once you make these crazy breadsticks at home, the drive-thru version will feel unnecessary.
- Endlessly Versatile: These Little Caesars breadsticks work as a side dish, party appetizer, game day snack, or late-night treat. Serve them with marinara, ranch, or melted cheese dip and they disappear fast.
What Is Little Caesars Crazy Bread?
Little Caesars Crazy Bread is the pizza chain’s signature breadstick — soft, buttery bread baked until golden and finished with a generous coating of garlic butter and Parmesan cheese. It got its name because, after one bite, you go a little crazy for it. This copycat version replicates that exact combo using store-bought pizza dough and a simple garlic butter mixture, so you can recreate it at home any time the craving hits.
Key Ingredients
- Pizza Dough – Refrigerated pizza crust.
- Garlic Salt and Parmesan – This is used as the topping for the crazy bread.
- Butter – Unsalted, melted butter.
See the recipe card below for a complete list of ingredients and measurements.
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How To Make
- Roll out the pizza dough on a prepared baking sheet. (Photo 1)
- Use a pizza cutter and cut into strips. I did 16 strips. (Photo 2)
- Bake as directed. While baking, prepare the melted butter and garlic salt in a bowl. (Photo 3)
- Brush over the finished breadsticks and top with parmesan cheese. Serve as warm. (Photo 4)
Possible Substitutions/Additions
- Seasoning: You can use different spices and herbs to flavor your bread.
- Mozzarella: Want a cheesy Crazy Bread? Add the butter and garlic to the bread and top with mozzarella and parmesan. Bake the same, and once done, slice and serve.
- Pizza Dough: Make homemade pizza dough if you don’t want to use refrigerated pizza dough.
How to Make Stuffed Crazy Bread
If you want to take this Little Caesars breadsticks recipe up a notch, try the stuffed version. Little Caesars’ stuffed crazy bread is filled with mozzarella cheese before baking, giving you that irresistible cheesy pull with every bite.
To make it at home, roll out your pizza dough and cut it into strips. Place a small stick or cube of mozzarella at one end of each strip, then roll the dough around it, pinching the edges tightly to seal. Arrange them on your baking sheet, brush generously with garlic butter, and bake as usual. Finish with a sprinkle of Parmesan and a pinch of salt straight out of the oven. The inside gets melty and gooey while the outside stays golden and crisp — it’s worth the extra five minutes.
Storing Tips
Refrigerator
If you do not eat all your crazy bread, you can refrigerate any of the bread you do not eat. Just store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Freezing
You can freeze any of the bread that you do not eat. Just place in a sealed freezer bag or freezer container. Freeze for 2-3 months. Then thaw in the fridge overnight and reheat as you wish.
Reheating
To reheat the homemade breadsticks, you will want to warm up in the microwave or the oven. Heat for a minute or two until it is warmed. Or you can place in the oven at 350 degrees and heat until it is warmed.
Serving Suggestions
These Little Caesars crazy breadsticks are made for dipping, so start there. A simple marinara sauce is the classic pairing, but they’re just as good dunked into homemade alfredo sauce or a warm slow cooker spicy buffalo chicken dip.
For a full game day or pizza night spread, serve them alongside ham and cheese roll-ups or the pull-apart pepperoni and mozzarella pizza monkey bread for a crowd that will seriously love you. If you’re doing a proper pizza night, these crazy breadsticks pair perfectly with the homemade pepperoni deep dish pizza — the kind of dinner that makes everyone forget takeout exists.
Recipe FAQs
Yes, you can use store-bought pizza dough to make Crazy Bread. You may need to adjust the baking time based on the thickness of the dough.
You can use fresh garlic instead of garlic salt. Simply mince a few garlic cloves and add them to the melted butter.
Yes, you can use a different type of cheese if you prefer. Some other options include mozzarella, cheddar, or a blend of cheeses.
Yes, and it’s actually the easiest way to do it at home. Store-bought pizza dough works perfectly for this recipe — just let it come to room temperature for about 20 minutes before shaping so it’s easier to work with. You can also use homemade pizza dough if you prefer, but the store-bought version gives you that same soft, chewy texture with very little effort. Either way, the garlic butter and Parmesan do most of the heavy lifting.
Little Caesar Crazy Bread
Ingredients
- 1 refrigerated pizza crust Regular Pizza Crust
- ½ teaspoon garlic salt
- 3 tablespoons butter unsalted
- ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
- To make Copycat Little Caesars Crazy Bread, start by preheating your oven as directed on package and preparing a baking sheet. Roll out the pizza crust onto the baking sheet and use a pizza cutter to slice the dough into strips. A normal sized crust should yield about 16 strips.
- Bake the dough according to the package instructions. While it’s baking, melt the butter in a small saucepan and add the garlic salt, stirring until well combined.
- Once the breadsticks are done baking, remove them from the oven and brush the garlic butter mixture onto each one. Sprinkle grated parmesan cheese on top.
- Serve the Crazy Bread warm with marinara sauce for dipping, and enjoy!
Notes
- Pizza Crust: You can use homemade pizza crust if you would like. I used store bought pizza crust. Check your local grocery store deli department.
- Seasoning: Feel free to add more or less seasoning to fit your preference.
- Cheesy bread: Add some mozzarella cheese to the bread for a cheesy crazy bread.
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I love how quick and easy this is!! I will definitely make it again!
These are so easy to make! Definitely going to pair these with my favorite pasta dish.
Wow this recipe brings me back! It’s even better than the original! Love how easy it is to make, too.
Easy and delicious, this one is a keeper. I know I’m going to make it over and over again!
This recipe is genius! I’m so happy to have found the recipe as it is going to save me a lot of money making these breadsticks at home! Perfect!
This cheesy bread is so satisfying. I can have it everyday.
Loved these pieces of bread! I used them for hummus, and they made a great combo!
I love that you used a store bought pizza crust so I can easily make this with my kids! Thank you for sharing!
It’s so funny that I saw this today because yesterday I went to Little Caesars and opted out of the crazy bread because it was super expensive! I’m so excited to try this myself!