Cheesy Bacon Twists (Print)
Soft twisted bread stuffed with creamy bacon-jalapeño filling and topped with garlic butter and cheddar. Great for sharing.
# Ingredients:
01 -
2 packages of pizza dough.
02 -
8 ounces softened cream cheese.
03 -
4 bacon slices, crumbled.
04 -
1 red onion, chopped small.
05 -
1 jalapeño, finely chopped.
06 -
2 teaspoons chopped fresh chives.
07 -
2 teaspoons chopped garlic.
08 -
2 cups shredded white cheddar cheese.
09 -
3 tablespoons melted butter.
10 -
1 teaspoon garlic for the topping.
11 -
1 teaspoon of salt.
# Steps:
01 -
Set the oven to 350°F. Use parchment to cover the baking trays. Squash your dough pieces together, divide them into 4 parts, and flatten each to about 8x10 inches.
02 -
Combine the cream cheese, bacon, onion, jalapeño, chives, and garlic in a bowl.
03 -
Layer the filling onto the dough, stacking all four sections on top of each other.
04 -
Slice into 16 long strips, then twist each into a loop or circle.
05 -
Sprinkle cheese on top and bake for 25-30 minutes until you see a golden finish.
06 -
Cool them down for 5 minutes. Brush the twists with the garlic butter and enjoy.
# Notes:
01 -
Stacking the dough gives better results.
02 -
Best served fresh from the oven.
03 -
Spice level can be adjusted easily.