Cheesy Party Bites (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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2 packs (13.8 oz each) of pizza dough.
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8 oz of softened cream cheese.
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4 slices of crispy thick bacon, crumbled.
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1 small red onion, chopped finely.
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1 medium jalapeño, seeded and chopped.
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2 teaspoons of minced chives.
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2 teaspoons of minced garlic.
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2 cups (226g) shredded white cheddar.
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3 tablespoons of butter, unsalted.
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1 teaspoon garlic (for brushing).
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1 teaspoon of kosher salt.
# Instructions:
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Get the oven preheated to 350°F and set baking sheets with parchment paper.
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Press pizza dough sheets together, slice into 4 parts, and roll each piece to roughly 8x10 inches.
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Combine cream cheese, bacon, onion, jalapeño, chives, and garlic in a bowl.
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Spread the filling evenly between dough sheets, stacking all four layers together.
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Slice into 16 strips. Twist each strip, then shape into loops.
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Sprinkle cheese on top and bake for 25-30 minutes until it’s golden brown.
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Make garlic butter while the twists bake.
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Let twists cool for 5 minutes, then brush with garlic butter before serving.
# Notes:
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Stacking the dough helps it hold together better.
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Tastes best when warm.
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Adjust the jalapeño to control the heat level.