Description
These Cheese-Filled Garlic Knots are soft, flavorful bread knots stuffed with melted mozzarella cheese and coated in a fragrant garlic butter mixture. Perfect as an appetizer or side dish, they bake up golden brown and 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 to ensure easy cleanup and prevent sticking.
- Prepare the Dough: Divide the pizza dough into 12 equal pieces. Flatten each piece into a small rectangle or circle, preparing them for filling.
- 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, forming a knot shape that keeps the cheese enclosed.
- Place on Baking Sheet: Arrange the filled knots on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them slightly apart to allow for expansion during baking.
- Make Garlic Butter: In a small bowl, combine the melted butter, minced garlic, chopped parsley, and salt, stirring thoroughly to create a flavorful garlic butter sauce.
- Brush and Bake: Generously brush the garlic butter mixture over each knot before placing the baking sheet in the oven. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the knots turn golden brown and the cheese inside is melted and gooey.
- Optional Finishing Touch: For added flavor and moisture, brush the knots again with garlic butter immediately after removing them from the oven.
- Serve Warm: Serve these cheese-filled garlic knots warm, accompanied by marinara sauce for dipping, enhancing their delicious garlicky and cheesy taste.
Notes
- Use fresh homemade pizza dough or store-bought for convenience.
- For a spicier twist, add red pepper flakes to the garlic butter.
- Ensure the cheese is fully sealed inside the dough to avoid leakage during baking.
- These knots are best enjoyed fresh but can be reheated in the oven for a few minutes to regain crispness.
- Try substituting mozzarella with provolone or a blend of Italian cheeses for different flavors.
