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Cheese-Filled Garlic Knots

Golden garlic knots stuffed with gooey mozzarella, brushed with garlic butter, and sprinkled with parmesan — the perfect cheesy side or appetizer.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 12 knots
Course: Appetizer, Side
Cuisine: Comfort Food, Italian-American
Calories: 230
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dough and Filling
  • 1 lb pizza dough store-bought or homemade
  • 12 pieces mozzarella cheese cut into cubes
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
Garlic Butter
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter melted
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
  • 2 tbsp parmesan cheese grated
  • 0.25 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper
  • 0.5 tsp Italian seasoning optional

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheet
  • Pastry brush
  • Small saucepan

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Roll out pizza dough and cut into 12 strips.
  3. Place mozzarella cube in the center of each strip, wrap and tie into knots.
  4. Brush knots with olive oil and bake 12–15 minutes until golden.
  5. Melt butter with garlic, parsley, and seasoning. Brush over hot knots.
  6. Sprinkle with parmesan and serve warm with marinara sauce.

Notes

Use chilled mozzarella to prevent leaks. Add pepper flakes for heat.