Copycat Olive Garden Breadsticks

These copycat Olive Garden Breadsticks are insanely delicious! Fresh, buttery, and garlicky you can still have unlimited breadsticks, only these taste better!

Make it an Olive Garden night at home and add these incredible copycat recipes for a complete meal. Try Salad, Gnocchi, or Alfredo Pasta for a luscious restaurant-style meal in the comfort of your own home.

Olive Garden Breadsticks

Olive Garden has to be on the top of the list of a family-friendly, and family favorite restaurant. The food is divine, it fills you up and everyone can get what they want. We may not always agree on what we all want as a main dish, but we can all agree on the endless basket of breadsticks. Because these Olive Garden breadsticks are so tasty, I set out to make them myself. And I think these copycat breadsticks taste even better than the ones from the restaurant. Now I just need an extra chef in the kitchen to keep an endless supply coming when we eat!

These Olive Garden Breadsticks are really quite easy. And just like the copycat Olive Garden Dressing, these will taste even better made from scratch. Do not let working with yeast scare you, I’ve got all the ins and outs so that you can end up with perfectly fluffy on the inside, and crusty on the outside breadsticks. Then if the chewy tender texture wasn’t enough, I’m going to dazzle your tastebuds with a butter seasoning that is out of this world amazing! These copycat Olive Garden breadsticks are going to become your families go to recipe from now on!

Ingredients for Olive Garden Breadsticks

Similar to most breadsticks this is a very easy dough to assemble and make. Most the ingredients are right in your pantry!

• Warm Water: Keep the temperature between 95 and 115 degrees for optimal fermentation.
• Active Dry Yeast: This is different from instant yeast.
• Granulated sugar: Feeds the yeast.
• Extra Virgin Olive oil: Classic flavor for breadsticks.
• Salt: Needed for flavor and balance.
• Flour: All-purpose or unbleached flour will work.

Brush on Garlic Butter

Take your copycat Olive Garden breadsticks to the next level with this garlic butter. It is a simple combination that is quick to melt together!

• Unsalted Butter Melted: Using unsalted will ensure it isn’t too salty.
• Salt: The classic bit of saltiness that you find on the original.
• Garlic Powder: That nice garlic flavor that isn’t too overpowering.
• Fresh Parsley: Chopped, optional

How to Make Homemade Breadsticks

So delicious, so easy and done in no time! These Olive Garden breadsticks are a family favorite every time.

1. Activate the Yeast: Mix water, yeast, and sugar in the bowl of a mixer. Let stand for 5 minutes until frothy.
2. Add the Rest: Add olive oil, salt, and flour. Mix with the dough hook for 6-8 minutes on medium-low speed until smooth. Transfer to an oiled bowl and cover with plastic wrap sprayed with cooking spray. Let rise until doubled in size, about an hour.
3. Prep: Preheat oven to 425.
4. Shape: Punch down and turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Cut into 12 even portions, about 2 oz each. Roll out into 8-9 inch logs and set on baking sheet. Let rest for 10-15 minutes.
5. Make Butter Seasoning: While the dough is resting, mix together the garlic butter: melted butter, garlic powder, salt, and parsley.
6. Bake and Brush: Bake for 12-15 minutes, until golden brown. Brush immediately with garlic butter.

Breadstick Tips and Variations

This recipe is very similar to my quick and easy dough recipe, so I know you can make this, and everyone is going to be impressed.

• Yeast: There is a difference between Instant and Active dry yeast, but whichever one you have, proof both of them. Technically you do not have to prove the instant yeast, it does not require “activation” as active yeast does. But I like to “activate” my instant anyway. This way I know whether or not the yeast is good. If your yeast does not bubble and rise after 10 minutes, throw it out. It isn’t good anymore.
• Sugar: The sugar is to feed the yeast, do not worry it will not make your breadsticks taste sweet at all.
• Garlic: If you want a stronger Garlic flavor finely mince fresh garlic and stir into the melted butter. You can brush the garlic butter on the breadstick both before and after baking.
• Seasonings: Garlic and salt are the Olive Garden classic flavorings, but you can mix it up. Instead, use a teaspoon or two of Italian seasoning or Ranch seasoning.
• Sweeter: Turn these savory breadsticks into dessert by mixing cinnamon and sugar into the melted butter and spreading on top for a cinnamon breadstick treat.
• Double and Store: If I were you, I’d probably double this batch of breadsticks. They are so addictive you are going to want the extras, trust me. And if you do have leftovers they store in a plastic bag at room temperature for 3 days, or in the freezer for up to 3 months. Warm the leftovers in foil in the oven till warm and tender on the inside.

What to Serve Copycat Olive Garden Breadsticks With

Besides serving these with Olive Garden-like favorites such as Slow Cooker Pasta e Fagioli and Creamy Zuppa Toscana, these breadsticks are great for dipping. Find a favorite sauce and dip away, everyone loves a great dip.

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Copycat Olive Garden Breadsticks

These copycat Olive Garden Breadsticks are insanely delicious! Fresh, buttery, and garlicky you can still have unlimited breadsticks, only these taste better!

Course Bread

Cuisine Italian, Italian American

Keyword copycat olive garden breadsticks, olive garden breadsticks

Prep Time 40 minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes

Rise 1 hour 10 minutes

Total Time 2 hours 5 minutes

Servings 12 Breadsticks

Calories 224kcal

Author Alyssa Rivers

Ingredients

• 1 Cup warm water
• 1 packet active dry yeast
• 2 Tablespoons granulated sugar
• 3 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 3 ½ Cups Flour

Garlic Butter

• 6 Tablespoons unsalted butter melted
• 1 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoons garlic powder
• 1 Tablespoon fresh parsley chopped, optional

Instructions

• Mix water, yeast, and sugar in bowl or mixer. Let stand for 5 minutes until frothy.
• Add olive oil, salt and flour. Mix with the dough hook for 6-8 minutes on medium low speed until smooth. Transfer to an oiled bowl and cover with plastic wrap sprayed with cooking spray. Let rise until doubled in size, about an hour.
• Preheat oven to 425.
• Punch down and turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Cut into 12 even portions, about 2 oz each. Roll out into 8-9 inch logs and set on baking sheet. Let rest for 10-15 minutes.
• While dough is resting, mix together the garlic butter: melted butter, garlic powder, salt, and parsley.
• Bake for 12-15 minutes, until golden brown. Brush immediately with garlic butter.

Notes

The garlic butter is pretty salty on these, since Olive Garden’s breadsticks tend to be on the saltier side. If you prefer less salt, reduce the sale in the garlic butter to ½ tsp.

Nutrition

Calories: 224kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 391mg | Potassium: 51mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 203IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 9mg | Iron: 2mg

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Blueberry Crumb Cake

Blueberry Crumb Cake is tender, moist and absolutely indulgent. Made with fresh blueberries every bite is bursting with flavor and sweetness!

If you love coffee cake, this is the cake for you. Add it to my other coffee cake favorites, Banana, Cinnamon and Streusel Pumpkin Coffee Cake! YUM!

Easy Blueberry Crumb Cake

The great thing about blueberry crumb cake is that you can eat it for dessert or breakfast, or both. It is a tasty bribe to get everyone out of bed, cake for breakfast. Similar to coffee cake with it’s crumble top and cake like texture, it is a mouthwatering treat whenever you decide to indulge. The blueberries whether you use fresh or frozen give every bite a burst of sweetness that is sensational.

The crunchy sugar sweet crumb topping is the perfect compliment to the soft texture of the cake. The lemon zest and lemon juice add a brightness and a bit of zing that create a wow factor. Everyone is going to love this cake! You have to try it!

Ingredients For Blueberry Crumb Cake

Simple ingredients make a light tender cake, and the streusel crumble is perfect.

• Flour: All-purpose flour and unbleached flour are best.
• Baking Soda: Leavening agent that gives the cake its rise.
• Baking Powder: Another ingredient that helps the cake be light and fluffy.
• Salt: Balances the sweet and savory.
• Butter: Softened and room temperature.
• Sugar: Sweetness enhancer
• Egg: Adds moisture and tenderness.
• Vanilla: Adds flavor to the cake batter.
• Buttermilk: No worries if you do not have any on hand, you can make your own.
• Blueberries: Fresh or frozen work great.
• Zest from a Lemon: The perfect companion for blueberries.

Streusel Topping

• Sugar: Sweetness added for the cake.
• Flour: All-purpose flour works better.
• Cinnamon: Spicy and sweet.
• Dash of salt: To balance the sweet.
• Butter: Softened and cubed

Sweet Glaze

• Powdered sugar: Sift it for the best mixability.
• Heavy cream: Creates a smooth consistency.
• Fresh lemon juice: Use the Lemon juice from the lemon you zested.

Lets Bake a Cake!

In about 15 minutes you can have this in the oven and ready to bake.

1. Prep: Preheat oven to 375. Grease a 9×9 square pan or a 9 inch round pan. In using a round pan make sure it is at least 2 inches high. If desired, put parchment on the bottom of the pan and grease the top of the parchment as well.
2. Dry Ingredients: Sift together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
3. Cream: Using a paddle, cream butter, and sugar together until light and fluffy.
4. Mix: Add egg and vanilla and buttermilk. Mix until just combined.
5. Separate: Before adding the dry ingredients, remove 2 tablespoons from the bowl and set them aside.
6. Combine: Add dry ingredients and mix until just barely blended.
7. Blueberries: Toss blueberries in the reserved flour. This will prevent them from sinking to the bottom of your cake.
8. Combine: Fold in blueberries and reserved flour by hand.
9. Streusel: Mix together streusel topping ingredients with a fork or pastry blender until butter is about the size of peas.
10. Bake: Pour cake batter into prepared pan and top evenly with streusel topping. Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
11. Top and Enjoy: While the cake is cooling, mix powdered sugar, heavy cream, and lemon juice. Once the cake is completely cooled, drizzle across the top.

Tips For the Best Blueberry Crumble Cake

Light and tasty full of fresh blueberries.

• Blueberries: Use fresh or frozen blueberries for this cake with equal success. If you use fresh, be sure to rinse thoroughly and let air dry a bit before adding the flour. For frozen berries let them thaw slightly and drain any excess water from the thawing. If needed you can a teaspoon or so extra flour to help with the moisture.
• Do Not Overmix: The important part about this cake is to not overmix, this will create a dense tough cake. Especially when you are ready add the blueberries. If you over stir the batter will turn purplish-blue and your berries will begin to collapse.
• Buttermilk: This brings the all-important moisture and tang we all love in the cake. But even more important than that, it will combine with the baking soda and create a chemical reaction that will create air holes. Creating a light airy melt in your mouth texture to the cake. If you do not have any buttermilk on hand, never fear you can make it in a matter of minutes with some milk. Get the recipe here.
• Lemon: Adding lemon juice and zest adds a nice freshness to the cake. Zest your lemon after thoroughly washing and drying the outside. If you do not have a zester, use the smallest holes of a cheese grater. Stop testing when you get to the white part of the peel or pith. This is usually bitter and not very favorable. Juice the same lemon you zested for the icing.
• Nuts: If you want more of a crunch in your topping add ¼ cup of chopped pecans or walnuts to the crumble.

How To Store Your Crumble Cake

• Storage: To keep it fresh, tightly wrap in plastic wrap and store at room temperature for up to 3 days or 5 days in the fridge. Warm in the microwave if you desire.
• Freezing: This blueberry crumble cake is a great one to freeze. Wrap tightly with foil and place in a freezer-safe bag and freeze for up to 2 months. Let it come to room temperature on the counter. Glaze as desired.

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Blueberry Crumb Cake

Blueberry Crumb Cake is tender, moist and absolutely indulgent. Made with fresh blueberries every bite is bursting with flavor and sweetness!

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Keyword blueberry crumb cake, blueberry crumb cake recipe

Prep Time 30 minutes

Cook Time 1 hour

Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes

Servings 12 slices

Calories 276kcal

Author Alyssa Rivers

Ingredients

How to Make the Cake

• 2 cups flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon baking powder
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ cup butter softened
• ¾ cup sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• ½ buttermilk
• 2 cups blueberries
• Zest from 1 lemon

Streusel Topping

• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/3 cup flour
• 3/4 teaspoon cinnamon
• Dash of salt
• ¼ cup butter softened and cubed

Glaze

• ¾ cup powdered sugar
• 1 Tablespoon heavy cream
• 1-2 Tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 375. Grease a 9×9 square pan or a 9 inch round pan. In using a round pan make sure it is at least 2 inches high. If desired, put parchment on the bottom of the pan and grease the top of the parchment as well.
• Sift together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
• Using a paddle, cream butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
• Add egg and vanilla and buttermilk. Mix until just combined.
• Before adding the dry ingredients, remove 2 tablespoons from the bowl and set aside.
• Add dry ingredients and mix until just barely blended.
• Toss blueberries in the reserved flour. This will prevent them from sinking to the bottom of your cake.
• Fold in blueberries and reserved flour by hand.
• Mix together streusel topping ingredients with a fork or pastry blender until butter is about the size of peas.
• Pour cake batter into prepared pan and top evenly with streusel topping. Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
• While cake is cooling, mix powdered sugar, heavy cream, and lemon juice. Once the cake is completely cooled, drizzle across the top.

Nutrition

Calories: 276kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 38mg | Sodium: 263mg | Potassium: 74mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 27g | Vitamin A: 291IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 1mg

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Insanely Good Grilled Cajun Garlic Butter Cod

This Grilled Cajun Garlic Butter Cod is the only recipe you will need this summer! The cod is tender and juicy and the flavor is spicy and buttery, it’s insanely delicious!

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Grilled Cajun Garlic Butter Cod

The moment I had my first bite of this grilled cod, I knew I had tasted something epic. I had to put that it was insanely good because anything less wouldn’t have done this dish justice. Similar to my Baked Cod Recipe, grilling the fish adds another layer of texture and flavor that kicks it up a notch. The buttery garlic sauce bastes the fish in an intense flavor that also adds moisture, perfect for grilling.

Summer is coming and with it the grilling season. I love being able to make dinner outside. It doesn’t heat up my kitchen and I can leave any smells outside as well. It frees up the oven if I do need it to make killer side dishes like Stick of Butter Rice or Sweet Potato fries. This cajun butter grilled cod could not be easier and is the perfect recipe if you are a beginner or a pro. This will grill up perfectly and taste fantastic! Be prepared to impress!

What You Need For Grilled Cod

Yes, it’s a mouthful of a title but just reading it makes my mouth water. This is definitely insanely good!

• Cod filet: You can use fresh or frozen for this recipe.
• Salt and pepper: Add to taste
• Butter melted: Butter is flavorful and the vehicle for the seasonings.
• Olive oil: With a higher smoke temperature, it helps prevent the outside from burning before the inside is done.
• Cajun Seasoning: Use your favorite or this is the one I used.
• Garlic Cloves: Mince your garlic.

Here is How to Grill Cajun Cod

Grilling is easy and a great way to cook all sorts of meats.

1. Prep: Preheat the grill to 400 degrees. Salt and pepper the cod.
2. Marinade: In a small bowl add the butter, cajun seasoning, olive oil, and garlic. Reserve half of the marinade.
3. Season: Brush on each side of the cod and place on a well-oiled grill.
4. Grill: Let it cook for 4-5 minutes. Carefully flip and cook the other side for 4-5 minutes or until it reaches an internal temperature of 130 degrees and flakes easily. Brush the reserved marinade on the fish right at the end.

All the Facts about Cod

Cod is beautiful white fish that is a favorite for many reasons, it’s sturdy, non-fishy mild-flavored fish that is ideal for adding lots of flavors and holds up to grilling, frying, and baking.

• What To Look For When Buying Cod: When buying fresh, look for cod fillets. This is will the largest part of the fish, free from bones and scales. Look for firm flesh that is translucent to light pink in color. It should not have any strong odors or weeping fluids. Buying Frozen is a great option too. Look for fish that has been processed fresh and frozen quickly for the best quality.
• Why Is Cod A Good Beginner Fish? If you are just starting out eating more fish and or cooking it, white fish is one of the best fishes to start with. They are a forgiving fish, with mild flavors that won’t overpower the taste buds. Cod is the choice of many recipes because it doesn’t fall apart as easily as some other seafood can. This makes it perfect for Fish and Chips and Fish Tacos.
• Good For You: Cod is a nutritious source of lean protein that is full of vitamins and minerals. Super low in trace mercury, it’s a favorite for every diet.
• Internal Temperature: Cod should be cooked till the internal temperature registers 130 degrees. It should be opaque and flake easily with a fork.

The Best Grilled Cod Tips

Cajun spice is the perfect blend of spices that give a ton of flavor with just a bit of spice.

• Prepare The Grill: One of the most important things you must do before every grill is to clean it. It prevents your food from sticking and protects foods from cross flavors and contamination. Heat your grill on high for several minutes. Then using a grill brush clean off the grill grate.
• Oil It: Using tongs, take a folded wad of paper towel that has been dipped in oil and grease the grill grates lightly. This will help keep the fish from sticking.
• Save Marinade: Before basting the fish, be sure to reserve some in a separate bowl. You do not want to use marinade that has been in contact with the raw fish. And you want to make sure you have some leftover marinade to brush on with a clean brush at the end. It is quite magical.

What to Serve with Your Cajun Garlic Butter Cod

This is a full-flavored dish with a bold taste, but a light flakey texture. It goes ideally with vegetables and fruit. Round it out a good carb and you have a superb dinner for any day of the week!

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Grilled Cod

This Grilled Cajun Garlic Butter Cod is the only recipe you will need this summer! The cod is tender and juicy and the flavor is spicy and buttery, it's insanely delicious!

Course Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine American

Keyword grilled cod, grilled cod recipe

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes

Total Time 20 minutes

Servings 4 people

Calories 233kcal

Author Alyssa Rivers

Ingredients

• 1 pound cod filet
• salt and pepper
• 1/4 cup butter melted
• 1 Tablespoon olive oil
• 1 Tablespoon Cajun Seasoning
• 2 cloves garlic minced

Instructions

• Preheat the grill to 400 degrees. Salt and pepper the cod.
  
• In a small bowl add the butter, cajun seasoning, olive oil, and garlic. Reserve half of the marinade.
• Brush on each side of the cod and place on a well oiled grill.
  
• Let it cook for 4-5 minutes. Carefully flip and cook the other side for 4-5 minutes or until it reaches an internal temperature of 130 degrees and flakes easily. Brush the reserved marinade on the fish right at the end.

Nutrition

Calories: 233kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 79mg | Sodium: 164mg | Potassium: 518mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1262IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 1mg

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