Cheesy Bacon Jalapeño Bites (Printer-Friendly Version)

Golden flaky bites filled with creamy bacon and jalapeño, brushed with garlic butter for a savory snack.

# Ingredients Needed:

01 - 2 tubes refrigerated pizza dough (each approx. 283 g)

02 - 225 g cream cheese, softened

03 - 115 g cooked bacon, crispy and crumbled

04 - 1 large jalapeño pepper, finely chopped (seeds optional for heat)

05 - 45 g red onion, finely diced

06 - 60 g shredded white cheddar cheese

07 - 45 g unsalted butter, melted

08 - 1 garlic clove, minced

01 - Stack the pizza dough tubes and flatten them together on a clean surface, working in manageable chunks to ease handling.

02 - Mix softened cream cheese, crumbled bacon, chopped jalapeño, and diced red onion thoroughly until evenly incorporated.

03 - Spread the filling over the flattened dough, then fold and twist each piece tightly to create snack-sized spirals.

04 - Sprinkle shredded white cheddar evenly over the twisted pieces to enhance flavor and texture.

05 - Place twists on a baking sheet and bake in a preheated oven at 204°C (400°F) for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown and cheese is bubbling.

06 - Allow twists to cool slightly, then brush with melted garlic butter to add richness and aroma.

01 - Prepare twists up to one day ahead and refrigerate; bake just before serving for best freshness.

02 - Freeze baked twists for longer storage; add a few minutes to baking time when reheating.

03 - Remove jalapeño seeds to reduce spiciness or substitute with serrano peppers for extra heat.

04 - Reheat in the oven to preserve crispiness; microwave warming will soften texture.

05 - Stacking dough layers provides uniform thickness and easier handling during preparation.