Copycat Little Caesar’s Crazy Bread Recipe

What Makes Crazy Bread So Good?

Who doesn’t love the soft, buttery goodness of Little Caesars Crazy Bread? It’s always a Friday night favorite or the go-to for busy nights and last-minute dinners.

Something about those warm, fluffy breadsticks, brushed with garlic butter and sprinkled with parmesan cheese, keeps you coming back for more. They’re simple yet irresistible—a perfect blend of savory and satisfying. They are ideal for dipping in marinara sauce or enjoying straight from the oven.

In this copycat recipe, we’re recreating that signature flavor and texture at home so you can have all the deliciousness of Crazy Bread anytime you crave it! It only takes 15-20 minutes. It’s also much more affordable and can have fresh ingredients. Make your own Crazy Bread rather than going to Little Caesars!

Ingredients and Supplies to Make Crazy Bread at Home

Simple yet essential ingredients to make this breadstick recipe taste like it’s from Little Caesars.

Ingredients

• Pizza dough
• Garlic salt
• Butter
• Parmesan cheese

Substitutions and Variations: I use Pillsbury refrigerated canned pizza crust dough, but try some other great options:

• Make homemade dough with my favorite pizza crust recipe.
• Rhode’s bread dough would also be delicious. 
• Add additional herbs such as basil, oregano, or red pepper flakes.
• Make it even more cheesy by adding mozzarella!

For the irresistible Marinara Dipping Sauce, you will need:

• Tomato puree
• Salt
• Pepper
• Garlic powder
• Dried basil
• Dried marjoram
• Dried oregano
• Dried thyme

Substitutions and Variations:

It’d be so fun to mix up your dipping sauces. There are so many options to find everyone’s favorite! Try these dips:

• Amazing Alfredo Sauce
• Ranch
• Garlic aioli
• Cheesy dip

Supplies

• Pizza cutter
• Baking sheet
• Pastry brush

How to Make Crazy Bread from Little Caesars

Step 1: Prepare the dough

Unroll the dough into a large rectangle about ¼-inch thick. Cut the dough in half lengthwise and again into 8 strips vertically with a pizza cutter (making 16 small breadsticks). Place the strips onto a silicone mat or a lightly greased baking sheet.

Step 2: Bake

Oven Instructions: 

1. Preheat the oven to 450°F. 
2. Bake the breadsticks for 6-8 minutes or until the tops are golden brown.

Air fryer Instructions: 

1. Preheat the air fryer to 350°F. 
2. Lightly spray the basket with oil and place the breadstick dough inside. 
3. Air fry at 350°F for 6-8 minutes or until the tops are golden brown.

Step 3: Make the garlic butter

While the breadsticks are baking, melt the butter and stir in garlic salt. Remove the breadsticks from the oven and place them on a serving plate. Brush on the melted garlic butter. Sprinkle generously with parmesan cheese.

Step 4: Make the sauce

Combine all ingredients in a saucepan over medium heat. When it begins to bubble, reduce the heat and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring often.

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 weeks or freeze. This recipe makes about 1 1/2 cups. I ended up with leftover sauce, so I just portioned it out and stashed it in the freezer for next time.

What to serve with Crazy Bread

These breadsticks are not only a great side dish with pizza but also a fantastic addition to any meal! I like them with pasta, soup, stir-fry, or just as a snack on their own. Try them with some of our favorite pasta or soup dishes:

• Air Fryer Feta Penne Pasta
• Olive Garden’s Pasta E Fagioli Soup Copycat
• Chicken Gnocchi Soup
• Air Fryer Ranch Chicken and Veggies
• Chicken Bacon and Ranch Mac n’ Cheese

What to do with leftover breadsticks

Once the breadsticks have cooled, wrap them individually in plastic wrap to prevent freezer burn. Then, place all the breadsticks in a freezer bag.

The microwave might leave these breadsticks soggy; I recommend reheating them in the air fryer or oven for a crispy, chewy texture.  

Air fryer Method:

1. Preheat the air fryer to 350°F (175°C).
2. Place the frozen breadsticks in the basket and heat for 5-7 minutes until warm and fresh.
3. Brush with a bit of garlic butter mixture to refresh them.

Oven Method: 

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). 
2. Arrange the frozen breadsticks on a baking sheet and bake for 8-10 minutes or until warm and fresh. You can also wrap them in foil to keep them soft while reheating.
3. Brush with a bit of garlic butter mixture to refresh them.

Freeze the dough: You can freeze the dough either in a ball or as breadstick strips. Allow the dough to come to room temperature before baking.

Final Thoughts

The garlic, melted butter, and Parmesan are what really make these breadsticks taste just like Little Caesar’s Crazy Bread.

Whether you’re craving that classic Crazy Bread flavor or looking for an easy crowd-pleaser, this copycat recipe will have you coming back for seconds! Soft, buttery, and full of savory garlic goodness, these breadsticks are perfect for any occasion. Now that you know the secret to making them at home, why not give it a try? Get creative with your favorite dips and toppings, and let us know how it turns out!

Try more delicious and soft bread recipes:

• Air Fryer Cinnamon Rolls
• Air Fryer Pizza Rolls and Pizza Snails
• Air Fryer Garlic Rolls
• Sweet Cinnamon Monkey Bread in the Air Fryer
• Taco Monkey Bread

Try more copycat recipes from our favorite brands and restaurants:

• Wendy’s Frosty
• Cafe Rio Sweet Pork Salad 
• Chick-fil-A Chicken Tenders 
• Cheesecake Factory Cheeseburger Egg Roll
• Zupas Wisconsin Cauliflower Soup

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Little Caesar's Crazy Bread Copycat Recipe

Easy, fast Crazy Bread breadsticks copycat recipe - make with Pillsbury canned, homemade, or Rhodes bread dough, etc!

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Print Rate

Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 6 minutes minutes

Total Time: 16 minutes minutes

Serves: 8

Adjust Servings: 8

US CustomaryMetric

Ingredients

• 10-14 ounce pizza crust dough
• 2 tablespoons butter melted
• ½ teaspoon garlic salt
• ⅛ cup finely grated Parmesan cheese

Dipping Sauce (Optional)

• 15 ounces canned tomato puree
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon pepper
• ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
• ¼ teaspoon dried basil
• ¼ teaspoon dried marjoram
• ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
• ¼ teaspoon dried thyme

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 450°F/230°C.
• Unroll dough on a clean surface. Cut dough in half lengthwise, and then cut 8 strips vertically with a pizza cutter (making 16 small bread sticks). Place each strip onto a lightly greased baking sheet.
• Bake 6-8 minutes or until golden brown.
• While bread sticks are baking, melt the butter and stir in garlic salt. Remove bread sticks from the oven and brush on garlic butter mixture. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Serve with marinara sauce for dipping, if desired.
• For the sauce: Combine all ingredients in saucepan over medium heat. When it begin to bubble, reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring often. Store in airtight container in refrigerator for up to 4 weeks or freeze. Makes 1 1/2 cups.

For the Air Fryer

• Preheat the air fryer to 350°F. 
• Lightly spray the basket with oil and place the breadstick dough inside. Air fry at 350°F for 6-8 minutes or until the tops are golden brown.

Recipe Notes

You can use pretty much any dough you would use for pizza crust!

Nutrition

Calories: 140kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 5g | Sodium: 611mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g