Irresistible Cheese-Filled Garlic Knots Ready in 15 Minutes
Cheese-Filled Garlic Knots are a quick and delightful snack with a gooey cheese center, perfect for any gathering.
Equipment
- Oven
- baking sheet
- parchment paper
- bowl
Ingredients
For the Dough
- 12 oz pizza dough This forms the base for your delicious knots.
For the Filling
- 12 tablespoons mozzarella cheese The star ingredient that ensures every bite is wonderfully gooey.
For the Garlic Butter
- 4 tablespoons butter Adds richness and creates a golden exterior.
- 2 cloves garlic Minced for flavor infusion.
- 2 tablespoons parsley Chopped for fresh color.
- ½ teaspoon salt Enhances overall flavor.
Instructions
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Divide the pizza dough into 12 equal pieces and flatten each into a rectangle or circle, about ¼ inch thick.
- Place about 1 tablespoon of mozzarella cheese in the center of each dough piece, fold over and pinch edges to seal.
- Twist each filled dough piece into a knot shape and place them on the baking sheet, leaving space between each.
- Whisk melted butter, minced garlic, chopped parsley, and salt together in a small bowl.
- Brush the garlic butter mixture generously over each knot.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes until golden brown and the cheese is melted.
- Brush the knots with more garlic butter right after baking and serve warm with marinara sauce.
Notes
For a unique twist, add your favorite herbs or spices to the garlic butter mixture.
Nutrition
Serving: 1knotCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 4gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg
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