These cheese and herb twists are so simple to make and incredibly tasty—ideal for parties, BBQs, or whenever you need an easy savoury snack. They’re the kind of bake that disappears the moment they hit the table: crisp, golden and packed with flavour.

Perfect for snacking, sharing, or serving alongside soups and salads, they’re a guaranteed crowd‑pleaser

Serving Suggestions for Cheese & Herb Twists

• A sprinkle of extra parmesan or herbs before serving
• A bowl of marinara or tomato dipping sauce
• Garlic aioli or herb mayo
• Cream cheese and chive dip
• Tomato salsa
• Pesto (basil or sun‑dried tomato)
• Hummus or roasted red pepper hummus
• Olive tapenade
• A simple green salad
• Antipasti (olives, sun‑dried tomatoes, artichokes)
• Soup — tomato, roasted red pepper, or vegetable
• Charcuterie (salami, prosciutto, chorizo)
• Fresh crudités for contrast

Cheese and herb twists

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Cook Time 20 minutes mins

Course Snack

Cuisine British

Servings 16 sticks

Ingredients

  

• oil for greasing
• 25 g cheddar cheese, grated
• ½ tsp dried oregano
• ½ tsp dried basil
• pinch of black pepper
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• 290 g packet pizza dough mix

Instructions

 

• Preheat the oven to 180c. Lightly grease 2 baking sheets with oil. Mix together the cheese, oregano, basil and pepper in a small bowl. Set aside.
• Beat the egg and set aside.
• Make up the dough according to the packet instructions (no need to let it rise). Add the cheese and herbs and knead together. Roll out into a 1cm thick square and cut into strips.
• Twist them to form breadsticks. Brush the twists with egg. Put on the baking sheets and bake for 15-20mins or until golden brown.
• Serve warm or cold with your favourite dips.