Description
Mouthwatering garlic butter bacon alfredo pizza twists weave savory comfort into each delectable bite. Italian-inspired flavors dance across crispy dough, promising pure indulgence that will satisfy deep cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein and Dairy:
- 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese, shredded
Dough and Base:
- 1 can (13.8 ounces / 391 grams) refrigerated pizza dough
- ½ cup Alfredo sauce
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
Seasonings and Herbs:
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Prepare the workspace by heating the oven to 400F (200C) and laying parchment paper on a baking sheet.
- Dust a clean surface with flour and gently stretch the pizza dough into a rectangular shape, ensuring an even thickness.
- Create a savory base by generously spreading Alfredo sauce across one half of the stretched dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
- Generously distribute mozzarella, Parmesan cheese, and crispy bacon crumbles over the sauced section of the dough.
- Carefully fold the untopped half of the dough over the cheese and bacon layer, pressing gently to seal the edges.
- Using a sharp knife, slice the folded dough into uniform strips approximately one inch wide.
- Carefully twist each dough strip several times, creating a spiraled appearance, and arrange them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Place the twisted strips in the preheated oven and bake until they transform into a golden, crispy texture, approximately 12-15 minutes.
- While the twists are baking, craft a flavorful garlic butter glaze by combining melted butter, finely minced garlic, chopped parsley, and a pinch of salt.
- Remove the baked twists from the oven and immediately brush them with the aromatic garlic butter mixture.
- Serve the warm, golden twists alongside a small dish of extra Alfredo sauce for dipping, enhancing the overall indulgent experience.
Notes
- Flour your surface generously to prevent sticking and make rolling out the dough easier.
- Use cold bacon for easier crumbling and more controlled distribution across the pizza twists.
- Twist the strips gently but firmly to create beautiful spirals without tearing the dough.
- Experiment with different cheese combinations like adding sharp cheddar or smoked gouda for extra flavor complexity.
- Brush the garlic butter mixture immediately after baking to ensure maximum flavor absorption and a glossy finish.
- For a lighter version, substitute regular bacon with turkey bacon and use low-fat mozzarella.
- Make these twists vegetarian by replacing bacon with sun-dried tomatoes or roasted mushrooms.
- Prepare the twists ahead of time and refrigerate before baking for a convenient party appetizer.
- Check the twists at the 12-minute mark to prevent over-browning, as ovens can vary in temperature.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg