Description
Garlic butter bacon ranch pizza rolls combine irresistible flavors in a crowd-pleasing appetizer. Crispy edges, melted cheese, and savory fillings make these rolls a perfect snack you’ll crave at every gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (454 g) pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 6 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
- ½ cup ranch dressing
- 3 tbsps unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tsp dried parsley
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
- ½ tsp ranch seasoning (or extra garlic powder)
Instructions
- Workspace Preparation: Dust a clean surface lightly with flour to prevent dough from adhering and facilitate smooth handling.
- Dough Transformation: Stretch and roll pizza dough into a thin, uniform rectangle, maintaining consistent thickness throughout.
- Flavor Layering: Generously distribute bacon pieces across the dough, ensuring an even spread for a robust bacon experience in every bite.
- Seasoning Infusion: Sprinkle ranch seasoning over bacon, creating a tangy flavor base that will penetrate the entire dish.
- Moisture Enhancement: Spread softened garlic butter comprehensively across the dough, covering every inch to maximize flavor intensity.
- Roll Formation: Tightly roll the dough from one long side to the other, creating a compact cylindrical shape with distinct layers.
- Portioning: Slice the rolled dough into uniform sections using a sharp knife, creating consistent-sized pizza rolls.
- Baking Arrangement: Position rolls in a baking dish with minimal spacing to allow for controlled expansion during cooking.
- Oven Transformation: Bake in a preheated oven at the center rack until rolls achieve a golden-brown exterior with crispy, caramelized edges, signaling perfect doneness.
- Resting Phase: Allow rolls to rest briefly after removing from the oven, enabling internal temperature stabilization before serving.
Notes
- Flour Surface Strategically: Dust work area lightly to prevent sticky dough and ensure smooth rolling without excessive flour buildup.
- Maintain Dough Consistency: Roll pizza dough evenly to guarantee uniform cooking and prevent thick or thin spots that could affect texture.
- Bacon Distribution Technique: Spread bacon pieces strategically across entire surface to ensure balanced flavor in every single bite.
- Customize Dietary Needs: Substitute ingredients for gluten-free dough, turkey bacon, or dairy-free butter alternatives to accommodate various dietary restrictions without compromising taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg