Description
Garlicky, cheesy pizza rolls merge bacon and ranch in a mouthwatering fusion of flavor. Crisp edges and melted cheese create an irresistible snack you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound (1 lb) pizza dough
- 1.5 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 0.5 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 6 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
Herbs and Seasonings:
- 0.5 cup ranch dressing
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 0.5 teaspoon ranch seasoning
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Butter and Additional:
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Unroll the pizza dough onto a clean, lightly dusted work surface and gently stretch it into a rectangular shape approximately 12-15 inches wide.
- Spread the softened garlic butter evenly across the entire surface of the dough, ensuring complete and uniform coverage.
- Sprinkle crispy bacon pieces generously over the garlic butter layer, distributing them evenly from edge to edge.
- Dust the bacon with ranch seasoning mix, creating a consistent flavor profile across the entire dough surface.
- Carefully roll the dough tightly from the long side, creating a compact log-like cylinder, maintaining consistent tension to prevent air pockets.
- Using a sharp knife, slice the rolled dough into uniform rounds approximately 1-1.5 inches thick, creating individual pizza rolls.
- Arrange the cut pizza rolls in a prepared baking dish, positioning them close together but not touching, allowing slight space for expansion.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 18-22 minutes, or until the rolls turn golden brown and appear puffy with crisp edges.
- Remove from oven and let cool for 5 minutes before serving, allowing the interior to set and become more stable.
- Optional: Garnish with additional ranch seasoning or chopped fresh herbs for enhanced visual appeal and flavor complexity.
Notes
- Use room temperature dough for easier rolling and stretching, preventing tears and ensuring even cooking.
- Opt for high-quality bacon to enhance the overall flavor profile of the pizza rolls.
- For a lighter version, substitute regular bacon with turkey bacon and use reduced-fat cream cheese.
- Experiment with gluten-free pizza dough to make the recipe celiac-friendly and accommodate dietary restrictions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg