Description
Garlic Butter Bacon Alfredo Pizza Twists combine creamy Alfredo sauce, crispy bacon, garlic-infused butter, and gooey cheeses wrapped in soft, flaky pizza dough twists. These savory snacks are perfect for game days, family gatherings, or any casual get-together, offering a quick, flavorful treat that can be customized to suit your taste.
Ingredients
Scale
Base
- 1 batch pizza dough (about 12 oz), room temperature
Fillings
- 6 slices bacon, cooked crispy and drained
- 1 cup Alfredo sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Garlic Butter
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
Seasonings & Garnishes
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the Bacon and Garlic Butter: Cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy. Drain on paper towels to remove excess grease. Meanwhile, melt butter in a small saucepan, add minced garlic, and simmer gently until fragrant. Set aside the garlic butter.
- Roll Out the Pizza Dough: On a clean floured surface, roll out the pizza dough into a large rectangle about ¼ inch thick to make it easier to layer the flavor and cut evenly.
- Spread Alfredo Sauce and Add Fillings: Evenly spread a generous layer of creamy Alfredo sauce over the dough, leaving a small gap around the edges. Sprinkle the cooked bacon and shredded mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses evenly on top.
- Brush With Garlic Butter: Brush the entire surface of the dough generously with the prepared garlic butter, which will lock in moisture, enhance flavor, and help the twists brown beautifully.
- Cut and Twist: Using a sharp knife or pizza cutter, slice the dough into strips roughly 1 inch wide. Take each strip and twist it gently several times before placing it on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake Until Golden and Bubbling: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Bake the twists for about 12-15 minutes or until they are golden brown, crispy on the outside, and the cheese is bubbling.
Notes
- Cook bacon until fully crisp to avoid sogginess in the finished twists.
- Let pizza dough come to room temperature for easier handling and better texture.
- Do not overload the dough with sauce and toppings to prevent sogginess and ensure even baking.
- For extra flavor and a shiny finish, brush garlic butter both before and after twisting.
- Keep an eye on the oven to avoid burning and to achieve perfectly golden twists.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 twists
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: Garlic Butter Bacon Alfredo Pizza Twists, pizza twists, bacon snack, cheesy appetizer, pizza appetizer, easy snack, game day food