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Golden brown cheesy breadsticks topped with diced jalapenos and crumbled bacon on a baking sheet.

Jalapeno Popper Cheesy Breadsticks

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 485 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb refrigerated pizza dough, room temperature
  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 2 tbsp sour cream
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1.5 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 3 large jalapenos , seeded and finely diced
  • 6 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
  • 1 tbsp melted unsalted butter
  • 1/2 tsp dried parsley

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the convection oven to 425°F (218°C) and line a half-sheet pan with parchment paper.
  • On a lightly floured surface, roll the pizza dough into a 10x14 inch rectangle and transfer to the prepared baking sheet.
  • In a small mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, sour cream, and garlic powder; whisk until the texture is homogenous and spreadable.
  • Apply the cream cheese mixture evenly across the dough, maintaining a 0.5-inch margin from the edges.
  • Layer the shredded mozzarella and sharp cheddar cheeses uniformly over the cream cheese base.
  • Distribute the diced jalapenos and crumbled bacon bits evenly across the cheese surface.
  • Bake for 13 to 15 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the crust reaches 200°F (93°C) and the cheese exhibits golden-brown Maillard reaction spotting.
  • Remove from oven and immediately brush the outer crust with melted butter and sprinkle with dried parsley.
  • Allow the bread to rest for 5 minutes to stabilize the cheese matrix before slicing into 12 longitudinal sticks.