These easy cheesy garlic twists require just 6 simple ingredients in order to create the most delicious game day appetizer that the whole family will love. This recipe only takes about 5 minutes of preparation time and 15 minutes of baking time, making them the perfect recipe to make when you don't have a ton of extra time on your hands.
Cheese, garlic and bread is one of my favorite combinations. Over the years I have really learned how to perfect my garlic bread processes and that really shines through in this recipe. My kids and husband would agree, this recipe is definitely a family favorite.
These garlic bread twists are a great appetizer option for football Sunday game day or to make for any party or special occasion. It is also a great kid friendly recipe to make as an after school snack. This recipe is also a great option for pizza night if you want to change up from your normal pizza recipes.
This was inspired by my cheesy garlic bread dip recipe on this site, and pairs well with this pizza crostini recipe.
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Ingredients
Puff pastry topped with an egg wash before baking is used as the main structure of the garlic bread twists and also provides a signature flaky, crispy texture. The puff pastry is filled with a mixture of butter, garlic and fresh parsley. Fresh mozzarella cheese is used as the cheesy layer due to its melty texture and how well it pairs with the classic flavors of garlic bread.
- puff pastry
- butter
- garlic
- parsley
- mozzarella cheese
- egg
See recipe card for quantities.
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Roll out puff pastry dough using a rolling pin until the surface area of the dough is a little larger and dough is pliable. Shred cheese and chop parsley.
- Step 2: Melt butter. Add 2-3 garlic cloves grated and parsley into melted butter and mix. Spread butter mixture onto puff pastry, covering the entire surface. Spread grated cheese on one half of the puff pastry.
- Step 3: Fold the half of the puff pastry with no cheese over the half of the puff pastry dough with cheese. Use a pizza cutter to slice 1 inch strips of the dough. Try and make sure the strips are cut into equal pieces for best results while baking. Whisk an egg. Baste egg wash over puff pastry strips. Twist each strip and place on a baking sheet covered with parchment paper.
- Step 4: Baste a little additional garlic butter over the twists and add additional mozzarella cheese on top. Bake 18-20 minutes or until puff pastry is golden brown and cheese is melted. Serve immediately or save for later.
Hint: serve with pizza sauce or marinara sauce to dip into if preferred. Marinara sauce is a delicious flavor pairing for garlic bread and dipping the garlic twists adds an additional saucy texture that pairs well with the crispy puff pastry.
Substitutions
- Puff Pastry - use a gluten free puff pastry to make this recipe gluten free
- Dairy Free - use vegan cheese and vegan butter to make this recipe dairy free
- Vegetarian - this recipe is already vegetarian friendly
Variations
- Pull Apart Cheesy Garlic Bread - use store-bought pizza dough to create a cheesy garlic bread pull apart bread in any festive shape you would like. I love to make mine in the shape of a football for game day
- Garlic Bread Baguette - add butter mixture and cheese to a baguette for a classic garlic bread version
- Garlic Bread Dip - add these flavors into a delicious baked dip for a garlic bread dip version of this recipe
Equipment
To make this recipe, you will need a rolling pin, sharp knife and cutting board, pizza cutter and baking sheet are needed. If you are shredding your own cheese, a cheese grater is also needed.
How to Store Cheesy Garlic Twists
The leftover garlic puff pastry bread sticks can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3-5 days.
Leftovers are best when reheated in the air fryer or oven. Reheat until cheese melts and puff pastry is warm.
These ingredients do stand up well to freezing for up to 2 months in a freezer safe container or a freezer safe bag.
Top Tip
For an extra pop of flavor, add parmesan cheese on top of the garlic twists prior to baking. You can also add some inside of the puff pastry for garlic parmesan twists.
FAQ
Yes, this recipe can be made gluten free by swapping out puff pastry for gluten free puff pastry.
The egg wash helps the puff pastry brown while baking to get a nice golden brown color with a crisp, flaky texture.
Yes, use about 1 teaspoon of garlic powder in the butter mixture to replace the fresh garlic.
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Pairing
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📖 Recipe
Easy Cheesy Garlic Bread Puff Pastry Twists Recipe
Equipment
- 1 Baking Sheet
- 1 sharp knife and cutting board
- 1 Pizza Cutter
- 1 Basting Brush
- 1 Cheese Grater
- 1 Rolling Pin
Ingredients
- 1 sheet puff pastry
- 4 tablespoon butter
- 2 garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoon parsley
- 1 egg
- 4 oz mozzarella cheese grated
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Roll out puff pastry dough using a rolling pin until the surface area of the dough is a little larger and dough is pliable. Shred cheese and chop parsley.
- Melt butter. Add 2-3 garlic cloves grated and parsley into melted butter and mix. Spread butter mixture onto puff pastry, covering the entire surface. Spread grated cheese on one half of the puff pastry.
- Fold the half of the puff pastry with no cheese over the half of the puff pastry dough with cheese. Use a pizza cutter to slice 1 inch strips of the dough. Try and make sure the strips are cut into equal pieces for best results while baking. Whisk an egg. Baste egg wash over puff pastry strips. Twist each strip and place on a baking sheet covered with parchment paper.
- Baste a little additional garlic butter over the twists and add additional mozzarella cheese on top. Bake 18-20 minutes or until puff pastry is golden brown and cheese is melted. Serve immediately or save for later.
Notes
- save leftover garlic twists in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3-5 days.
- these ingredients can be frozen for up to 2 months.
- reheat leftovers in the air fryer or in the oven until warm.
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