Description
These Bacon-Wrapped Cheesy Garlic Bread Twists are the ultimate savory snack! Loaded with creamy cheese, bold garlic flavor, and crispy bacon, they’re oven-baked to golden perfection. Perfect for parties, game day, or anytime you’re craving a next-level bread bite.
Ingredients
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1 loaf refrigerated pizza dough
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8 oz cream cheese, softened
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1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
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4 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tsp dried Italian herbs
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8 slices of bacon, cut in half
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¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
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Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
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Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Prepare Dough: Roll out the refrigerated pizza dough on a floured surface. Slice into 1-inch wide strips.
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Mix the Filling: In a bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, mozzarella cheese, minced garlic, and Italian herbs. Mix until well blended.
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Fill & Twist: Spoon a bit of the cheese mixture onto one end of each dough strip. Roll the dough up around the filling and twist the strip gently.
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Wrap with Bacon: Wrap each twisted dough strip with a half slice of bacon.
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Add Cheese & Bake: Place the twists on the baking sheet and sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese.
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Bake: Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until the bacon is crispy and the dough is golden brown.
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Garnish & Serve: Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and serve warm.
Notes
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For extra crispiness, broil the twists for 1–2 minutes at the end of baking.
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Want a spicier version? Add a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes to the cheese filling.
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Use turkey bacon for a lighter option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 twist
- Calories: 175 kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 28mg
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