Dinosaur Spikes
Transform snack time into a prehistoric adventure with these irresistible *Dinosaur Spikes*! Perfect for kids and adults alike, this cheesy, dippable recipe combines flaky pizza dough twists with the bold flavors of mozzarella, Parmesan, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning. Once folded and twisted into spiky shapes, these golden-brown treats bake to crispy perfection in just 12 minutes. Served warm with marinara sauce for a flavorful dip, *Dinosaur Spikes* make a fun and easy appetizer or snack that's bursting with cheesy goodness. Quick to prepare and endlessly customizable, they’re sure to bring excitement to any gathering or family meal!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Pizza dough
- 1 cup Shredded mozzarella cheese
- 0.5 cup Shredded Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 tablespoons Butter
- 1 tablespoon All-purpose flour
- 1 cup Marinara sauce
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Lightly flour a clean work surface and roll out the pizza dough into a rectangle, approximately 12x8 inches.
Melt the butter in a small microwave-safe bowl. Brush the surface of the dough evenly with the melted butter.
In a separate bowl, combine shredded mozzarella cheese, shredded Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning.
Sprinkle the cheese mixture evenly over half of the dough lengthwise. Fold the other half of the dough over the cheese and gently press down to seal.
Using a sharp knife or pizza cutter, cut the folded dough into strips about 1 inch wide.
Twist each strip a few times to create the 'spiky' effect and place them on the prepared baking sheet, leaving some space between each strip.
Bake the twists in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.
Remove from the oven and let the Dinosaur Spikes cool for a few minutes.
Serve warm with marinara sauce on the side for dipping. Enjoy your fun, dino-themed snack!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
454 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 17.9 g | 23% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.3 g | 46% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 46 mg | 15% | |
| Sodium | 984 mg | 43% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 51.6 g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.9 g | 17% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.5 g | ||
| Protein | 22.1 g | 44% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 346 mg | 27% | |
| Iron | 3.3 mg | 18% | |
| Potassium | 135 mg | 3% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
