Here’s a delicious, pull-apart Cheese Twisted Bread recipe—perfect as a side dish, appetizer, or party snack:
Ingredients (Serves 6–8)
- 1 sheet puff pastry (thawed if frozen) or pizza dough
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar or Parmesan
- 2 tbsp melted butter
- 1–2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried Italian seasoning (optional)
- 1 egg (for egg wash, optional)
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven:
- 400°F (200°C).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the dough:
- Roll out puff pastry or pizza dough into a rectangle on a lightly floured surface.
- Add filling:
- Brush the dough lightly with melted butter mixed with garlic.
- Sprinkle evenly with mozzarella, cheddar/Parmesan, and Italian seasoning.
- Fold and cut:
- Fold the dough in half lengthwise (like a book).
- Press gently to seal.
- Cut into 1-inch strips.
- Twist:
- Take each strip and twist it several times.
- Place on prepared baking sheet.
- Brush with egg wash for extra golden color (optional).
- Bake:
- Bake 15–20 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
- Serve:
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm with marinara sauce or ranch for dipping.
💡 Tips:
- Add red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.
- Try mixing in cooked bacon bits for extra flavor.
- For a softer breadstick-style twist, use pizza dough instead of puff pastry.
If you’d like, I can also give a from-scratch yeast dough version that’s extra fluffy and bakery-style.
