Description
Sizzling garlic butter bacon alfredo pizza twists bring Italian comfort straight to home kitchens with bold flavors and cheesy goodness. Crispy, golden edges and rich alfredo sauce promise a delightful twist you cannot resist.
Ingredients
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Protein & Cheese:
- 6 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
Base & Dough:
- 1 can (13.8 ounces / 391 grams) refrigerated pizza dough
- ½ cup Alfredo sauce
Seasoning & Finishing:
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 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 lining a baking sheet with parchment paper for optimal cooking surface.
- Transform the pizza dough into a thin, even rectangle on a lightly floured surface, ensuring smooth and consistent coverage.
- Create a flavor foundation by generously spreading Alfredo sauce across half the dough, establishing a creamy base for the subsequent ingredients.
- Distribute mozzarella, Parmesan, and crumbled bacon evenly over the sauced section, crafting a rich and savory layer.
- Carefully fold the dough in half lengthwise, gently pressing to seal the layered ingredients and create a compact filling.
- Slice the folded dough into uniform 1-inch wide strips, preparing them for twisting and baking.
- Manipulate each strip by twisting multiple times, creating intricate spirals that will develop a crispy, textured exterior during baking.
- Arrange the twisted strips on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring slight separation to allow even browning.
- Bake the twists for 12-15 minutes until they transform into golden-brown, crispy delicacies with a tempting aroma.
- Simultaneously craft a luxurious garlic butter glaze by combining melted butter, finely minced garlic, chopped parsley, and a touch of salt.
- Remove the twists from the oven and immediately brush with the aromatic garlic butter glaze, enhancing their flavor and shine.
- Serve the twists warm, accompanied by additional Alfredo sauce for an indulgent dipping experience.
Notes
- Transform this recipe into a gluten-free version by using cauliflower or almond flour pizza dough for those with wheat sensitivities.
- Enhance the bacon’s crispiness by pre-cooking it until extra crunchy before adding to the pizza twists, ensuring maximum texture and flavor.
- Experiment with different cheese combinations like sharp cheddar or smoked gouda to create unique flavor profiles that complement the bacon and Alfredo sauce.
- Prevent soggy twists by patting bacon and cheese dry before adding to the dough, which helps maintain a crisp and golden exterior during baking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Snacks, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 17 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg