Description
Spicy bacon jalapeño twists bring zesty excitement to appetizer lovers seeking bold flavor combinations. Crispy, cheesy pastry spirals deliver a perfect balance of heat and savory richness you’ll crave at every gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 tubes (13.8 ounces / 391 grams each) pizza dough
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups (226 grams) white cheddar cheese, shredded
- 4 slices thick-cut bacon, cooked and crumbled
Vegetables and Seasonings:
- 1 small red onion, finely diced
- 1 medium jalapeno pepper, seeded and diced
- 2 teaspoons chives, minced
- 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon garlic, minced (for topping)
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
Fats and Finishing Ingredients:
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper for even cooking and easy removal.
- Carefully layer pizza dough sheets, pressing them together firmly, then divide into four equal rectangular sections and roll each to approximately 8×10 inches.
- Create savory filling by combining cream cheese with crispy bacon, diced onion, minced jalapeno, chopped chives, and crushed garlic for robust flavor profile.
- Distribute filling evenly between dough layers, methodically stacking all four pieces to ensure consistent distribution.
- Slice the layered dough into 16 uniform strips, then gently twist each strip and shape into circular formations.
- Generously sprinkle cheese over twisted dough circles and bake for 25-30 minutes until achieving a golden, crispy exterior.
- While bites are baking, prepare garlic butter by melting butter and incorporating minced garlic for a rich, aromatic finishing touch.
- Allow bites to cool for 5 minutes after removing from oven, then delicately brush with prepared garlic butter before serving warm.
Notes
- Use store-bought or homemade pizza dough, ensuring it’s at room temperature for easier handling and better texture.
- Adjust jalapeno quantity to suit your heat tolerance, removing seeds for milder flavor or adding more for extra kick.
- Try different cheese types like sharp cheddar, pepper jack, or gouda to customize flavor profile.
- Prepare filling and assemble bites in advance, refrigerating until ready to bake for convenient party prep.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 16
- Calories: 195
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg