Spicy Cheesy Bacon Appetizer (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Dough
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Pizza dough tubes (2, 13.8 ounces each)
→ Filling
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Cream cheese (8 ounces, softened)
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Thick-cut bacon (4 slices, cooked and crumbled)
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Red onion (1 small, finely diced)
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Jalapeño pepper (1 medium, seeded and diced)
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Chives (2 teaspoons, minced)
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Garlic (2 teaspoons, minced)
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White cheddar cheese (2 cups, shredded)
→ Garlic Butter Topping
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Unsalted butter (3 tablespoons)
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Garlic (1 teaspoon, minced)
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Kosher salt (1 teaspoon)
# Instructions:
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Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper.
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On a lightly floured surface, unroll both pizza dough tubes and stack them, aligning and gently pressing them together. Cut the layered dough into 4 equal sections and roll out each to an 8x10-inch rectangle.
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In a small bowl, combine softened cream cheese, crumbled bacon, red onion, jalapeño, chives, and minced garlic.
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Layer the dough sections, spreading cream cheese mixture between each layer. Start with a dough section, spread 1/3 of the mixture, add another dough section, repeat until all layers are used. Gently press to seal layers.
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Cut the dough stack into 8 equal strips. Cut each strip in half to create 16 shorter strips. Twist and stretch each strip (3-5 twists), bringing ends together to form a circle. Pinch edges to seal.
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Place twists on prepared baking sheets. Sprinkle with shredded cheese (about 2 tablespoons per twist). Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and cheese is melted and bubbly.
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While twists bake, melt butter in a small saucepan. Add minced garlic and salt. Stir and cook for 1 minute, then remove from heat.
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Remove twists from oven and let cool for 5 minutes. Brush with warm garlic butter and serve immediately.
# Notes:
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Stacking pizza dough helps create more even layers
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Can be served as an appetizer or snack
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Best enjoyed warm and fresh