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Cheese-Filled Garlic Knots Recipe


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  • Author: khaoula belabess
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Delicious cheese-filled garlic knots made with pizza dough and brushed with a rich garlic butter. Perfect as a snack, appetizer, or side dish, these knots are fluffy on the outside and gooey on the inside!


Ingredients

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  • 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

 

  1. Preheat the Oven:
    • Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
  2. Prepare the Dough:
    • Divide the pizza dough into 12 equal pieces. Flatten each piece into a small rectangle or circle.
  3. Fill the Knots:
    • Place a small amount (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.
  4. Place on Baking Sheet:
    • Arrange the filled knots on the prepared baking sheet, leaving a little space between each one.
  5. Make Garlic Butter:
    • In a small bowl, mix the melted butter, minced garlic, chopped parsley, and salt.
  6. Brush and Bake:
    • Generously brush the garlic butter mixture over each knot before baking. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the knots are golden brown and the cheese is melted inside.
  7. Optional Finishing Touch:
    • For extra flavor, brush the knots with more garlic butter right after they come out of the oven.
  8. Serve Warm:
    • Serve the cheese-filled garlic knots warm with marinara sauce on the side for dipping.

Notes

  • Seal the knots well to avoid cheese leakage during baking.
  • Bake until golden for the perfect balance of crispiness and soft, doughy texture.
  • Best enjoyed when the cheese is still gooey.
  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 knot
  • Calories: 150
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 400mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 13g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg