Bacon Jalapeño Twists (Printable Version)
Flaky pizza dough twists loaded with cream cheese, bacon, jalapeños, and cheese, finished with savory garlic butter.
# Ingredients:
→ Base
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2 tubes (13.8 oz each) refrigerated pizza dough
→ Filling
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8 ounces cream cheese, softened
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4 slices thick-cut bacon, cooked and crumbled
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1 small red onion, finely diced
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1 medium jalapeño pepper, seeded and diced
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2 teaspoons fresh chives, minced
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2 teaspoons garlic, minced
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2 cups (226g) white cheddar cheese, shredded
→ Topping
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3 tablespoons unsalted butter
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1 teaspoon garlic, minced
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1 teaspoon kosher salt
# Steps:
01 -
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
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Stack and press pizza dough sheets together. Cut into 4 equal sections and roll each to approximately 8x10 inches.
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In a bowl, combine softened cream cheese, crumbled bacon, diced red onion, diced jalapeño, minced chives, and minced garlic until well mixed.
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Spread filling evenly between dough layers, stacking all four pieces to create a layered structure.
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Cut the layered dough into 16 equal strips. Twist each strip and form into circular shapes on the prepared baking sheets.
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Sprinkle with shredded cheddar cheese and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and fully cooked.
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While twists are baking, melt butter in a small saucepan and add minced garlic and salt to create garlic butter.
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Remove twists from oven and allow to cool for 5 minutes. Brush with prepared garlic butter and serve while still warm.
# Notes:
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Stacking dough creates better structure for the twists.
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These are best served warm but remain delicious at room temperature.
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Spice level can be adjusted by adding more or less jalapeño, or substituting with milder peppers.