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My kitchen gets filled with the most incredible smells of bacon and garlic butter whenever I whip up these Spicy Cheesy Bacon Twists. They've turned into my go-to party snack since nothing beats seeing guests' expressions when they crunch into these buttery spirals packed with spicy, creamy deliciousness.
The Secret Behind Their Wow Factor
These twists are so darn flexible. You can serve them at Super Bowl gatherings or fancy holiday get-togethers. When flaky dough meets that creamy filling with a kick of jalapeno heat, it creates something you can't stop eating. And I love that you can fix them up ahead of time - that's always a bonus.
Round Up These Items
- Pizza Dough: Using two tubes keeps things simple and quick.
- Cream Cheese: It needs to be completely softened.
- Bacon: Get it nice and crispy before adding.
- Red Onion: Gives these beauties some snap and bright color.
- Jalapeno: Just one big pepper brings enough kick.
- White Cheddar: It turns into the dreamiest melty topping.
- Garlic Butter: This makes everything absolutely divine.
Time To Make Those Twists
- Prep your dough:
- Put the layers together and flatten them out working in chunks makes it easier to handle.
- Combine the filling:
- Mix your cream cheese with bacon jalapeno and onion until everything's nicely incorporated.
- Form your twists:
- Apply filling fold and twist each piece they already look amazing.
- Add the cheese:
- That white cheddar sprinkled on top really makes the dish special.
- Cook until done:
- Look for that nice golden color and bubbling cheese.
- Final magic touch:
- Brushing with garlic butter at the end ties everything together wonderfully.
Make Them Now, Enjoy Later
I can make these a full day ahead and just toss them in the oven when guests arrive. You can even freeze them completely - just add a few more minutes when baking. They'll stay good in your fridge but honestly, they usually disappear way too fast in my home.
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Customize Your Heat Level
I sometimes make a milder version by taking out the jalapeno seeds. Other times I crank up the heat with serranos or swap in pepper jack. You can easily change how spicy they are to match what your crowd likes.
Getting That Fresh-Baked Taste Back
These taste best straight from the oven but warming them up isn't hard. I usually go with the oven to keep that crunch but when I'm really hungry, the microwave does the trick.
Snacking Heaven
There's just something magical about these twists. The combo of that buttery crunchy dough with the creamy spicy filling works so well. They're perfect for watching sports or any gathering and they always get people smiling.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- → What's the purpose of stacking dough?
- It helps the dough layers stay tougher and more uniform, so they're easier to handle and bake evenly.
- → Can I prep these in advance?
- Sure, just assemble and chill them before baking. Bake right before serving for the best flavor and texture.
- → How much spice does it have?
- They're mild if the peppers are seeded. Want more heat? Keep some seeds or switch to hotter peppers!
- → Why wait to brush butter on them?
- Cooling a bit first keeps all the layers together when you spread the butter over them.
- → Are these freezer-friendly?
- Fresh is best, but you can freeze after baking. Rewarm and add fresh butter for serving.