Bacon Jalapeño Twists (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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2 tubes (13.8 oz each) pizza dough.
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8 ounces cream cheese, softened.
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4 slices thick-cut bacon, cooked and crumbled.
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1 small red onion, finely diced.
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1 medium jalapeño pepper, seeded and diced.
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2 teaspoons chives, minced.
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2 teaspoons garlic, minced.
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2 cups (226g) white cheddar cheese, shredded.
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3 tablespoons unsalted butter.
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1 teaspoon garlic, minced (for topping).
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1 teaspoon kosher salt.
# Instructions:
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Heat oven to 350°F and line baking sheets with parchment.
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Stack and press pizza dough sheets together, cut into 4 sections, roll each to 8x10 inches.
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Mix cream cheese, bacon, onion, jalapeño, chives, and garlic.
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Spread filling between dough layers, stacking all four pieces.
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Cut into 16 strips, twist each and form into circles.
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Add cheese and bake 25-30 minutes until golden.
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Prepare garlic butter while twists bake.
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Cool 5 minutes, brush with garlic butter and serve.
# Notes:
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Stacking dough creates better structure.
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Best served warm.
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Can adjust spice level.