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Crisp and Spicy Cheese Twists

09:20 PM CST on Friday, February 1, 2008

¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon paprika
1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes, ground
1 (10-ounce) package refrigerated pizza crust dough (canned form)
Butter-flavored cooking spray

Preheat oven to 425 F. Combine Parmesan, paprika and pepper flakes in a small bowl; stir well and set aside.

Unroll pizza dough and roll into a 12x8-inch rectangle. Lightly coat surface of dough with cooking spray; sprinkle with 2 tablespoons cheese mixture.

Fold dough in half to form an 8x6-inch rectangle. Roll out dough into a 12x8-inch rectangle. Lightly coat surface of dough with cooking spray and sprinkle with remaining cheese mixture. Using fingertips, press cheese mixture into dough.

Cut dough into 16 (8-inch) strips. Gently pick up both ends of each strip and twist dough. Place twisted strips of dough ½ inch apart on a large baking sheet coated with cooking spray.

Bake 8 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove twists from pan; cool on wire racks. Makes 16 servings.

PER TWIST: Calories 53 (17% fat) Fat 1 g Cholesterol 1 mg Sodium 137 mg Carbohydrates 9 g Protein 2 g

SOURCE: McClatchy Newspapers/Weightwatchers.com.

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