Cheesy Bacon Jalapeño Bites (Printer-Friendly)

Flaky, cheesy bites with bacon and jalapeño finishing with a rich garlic butter glaze.

# What You'll Need:

01 - 2 tubes of pizza dough (approximately 450 g each)

02 - 225 g cream cheese, softened

03 - 150 g cooked bacon, crispy and crumbled

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

05 - 60 g red onion, finely diced

06 - 110 g white cheddar cheese, shredded

07 - 2 tablespoons (30 ml) garlic butter, melted

01 - Stack the pizza dough tubes together and flatten into layers. Work in sections to make handling easier.

02 - Mix softened cream cheese with crispy bacon, jalapeño, and diced red onion until evenly combined.

03 - Spread the filling evenly over the dough layers. Fold and twist individual portions to create snack-sized spirals.

04 - Sprinkle shredded white cheddar generously on top of each twisted piece.

05 - Bake at 190°C (375°F) until the dough is golden brown and the cheese is bubbling, about 18-22 minutes.

06 - Allow twists to cool slightly, then brush with melted garlic butter to finish.

01 - Twists can be assembled a day ahead and refrigerated, then baked just before serving.

02 - For milder flavor, remove jalapeño seeds before chopping.

03 - Reheat in the oven to preserve crispiness. Microwaving is a quicker alternative but may soften the texture.

04 - Freezing is possible after baking; add extra baking time when reheating from frozen.