Description
Homemade garlic butter bacon ranch pizza rolls deliver irresistible flavor combinations straight from kitchen magic. Crispy bacon, melted cheese, and zesty ranch create an indulgent snack you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (454 g) pizza dough
- 1.5 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 0.5 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 6 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
- 0.5 cup ranch dressing
- 3 tbsps unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tsp dried parsley
- 0.5 tsp garlic powder
- 0.5 tsp onion powder
- 0.5 tsp ranch seasoning
- 0.5 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Dough Preparation: Unfurl pizza dough onto a lightly floured surface, gently stretching into a rectangular shape spanning 12-15 inches wide.
- Flavor Foundation: Distribute softened garlic butter uniformly across entire dough surface, creating a rich, aromatic base.
- Protein and Seasoning Layer: Scatter crispy bacon pieces evenly over garlic butter, then dust generously with ranch seasoning mix for robust flavor profile.
- Rolling Technique: Tightly roll dough from the long side, forming a compact cylinder with consistent tension to prevent air pocket formation.
- Portioning Process: Slice the rolled dough into uniform rounds approximately 1-1.5 inches thick using a sharp knife, creating individual pizza rolls.
- Baking Setup: Position rolls in a prepared baking dish, arranging them closely but not touching, allowing minimal expansion space.
- Oven Transformation: Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 18-22 minutes until golden brown, puffy, and featuring crisp, enticing edges.
- Finishing Touch: Remove from oven and allow 5 minutes cooling time for interior stabilization, then optionally garnish with additional ranch seasoning or fresh herb sprinkle for enhanced visual and flavor complexity.
Notes
- Prevent Dough Sticking: Lightly flour your work surface and rolling pin to ensure smooth dough handling and easy rolling without tearing.
- Achieve Consistent Rolls: Roll the dough tightly and evenly to prevent air pockets, which can cause uneven baking and inconsistent texture.
- Control Moisture: Pat bacon pieces dry before adding to reduce excess grease and prevent soggy pizza rolls.
- Customize Dietary Needs: Swap regular bacon for turkey bacon or plant-based alternatives, and use gluten-free pizza dough for dietary restrictions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg