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Crispy Cheesy Garlic Bread Twists

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These crispy cheesy garlic bread twists are a quick, buttery snack featuring golden puff pastry, gooey cheese, and roasted garlic. Perfect for parties, cozy nights, or as a comforting side, they’re easy to make and impossible to resist.

Ingredients

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  • 1 sheet puff pastry (about 9 oz, thawed if frozen)
  • All-purpose flour, for dusting
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 3 large garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted (for brushing after baking)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped (or 2 teaspoons dried parsley)
  • Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning blend (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. Lightly dust your work surface with flour.
  2. In a small bowl, mix 1/4 cup melted butter, minced garlic, salt, and pepper until well combined.
  3. Place thawed puff pastry on the floured surface. Roll out to about 1/8 inch thick if needed.
  4. Spread garlic butter evenly over the entire pastry sheet using a pastry brush or spoon.
  5. Sprinkle mozzarella, cheddar, and Parmesan over half of the pastry. Press lightly to help cheese stick.
  6. Fold the pastry in half over the cheese and gently press edges together. Crimp edges with a fork if desired.
  7. Slice the folded pastry into 12 even strips, about 1 inch wide.
  8. Twist each strip several times and arrange on the lined baking sheet, spacing at least 1 inch apart.
  9. Bake for 15-18 minutes, until golden brown and cheese is bubbling. Check at 14 minutes if your oven runs hot.
  10. Remove from oven and immediately brush with 2 tablespoons melted butter. Sprinkle with chopped parsley.
  11. Let twists cool for 5 minutes to crisp up. Serve warm.

Notes

For extra crispiness, chill pastry before slicing and twisting. Don’t overload cheese to avoid soggy twists. Use fresh garlic for best flavor. Twists can be made gluten-free or dairy-free with appropriate substitutions. Reheat leftovers in the oven to restore crispiness.

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Keywords: garlic bread twists, cheesy breadsticks, puff pastry snacks, party appetizer, vegetarian snack, easy garlic bread, buttery bread twists

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