Description
These Cheese-Filled Garlic Knots are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or snack featuring soft pizza dough stuffed with gooey mozzarella cheese, brushed with a flavorful garlic butter blend, and baked to golden perfection. Perfect for parties or cozy nights in, they pair wonderfully with marinara sauce for dipping.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Dough
- 1 lb pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
For the Garlic Butter
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- Prepare the Dough: Divide the pizza dough into 12 equal pieces. Flatten each piece into a small rectangle or circle.
- Fill the Knots: Place about 1 tablespoon of shredded mozzarella cheese in the center of each dough piece. Fold the dough over the cheese and pinch the edges tightly to seal, shaping a knot.
- Place on Baking Sheet: Arrange the cheese-filled knots on the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each one to allow expansion during baking.
- Make Garlic Butter: In a small bowl, combine the melted butter, minced garlic, chopped parsley, and salt, mixing thoroughly.
- Brush and Bake: Generously brush the garlic butter mixture over each knot. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the knots are golden brown and the cheese inside is melted.
- Optional Finishing Touch: For extra flavor, brush the knots with additional garlic butter immediately after removing them from the oven.
- Serve Warm: Serve the cheese-filled garlic knots warm alongside marinara sauce for dipping.
Notes
- Make sure to seal the dough edges well to prevent cheese from leaking during baking.
- Use store-bought pizza dough for convenience or homemade dough for a fresh flavor.
- These knots are best enjoyed warm right after baking.
- Feel free to experiment with different cheeses like cheddar or provolone for variation.
- If you prefer a spicier kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the garlic butter.
