Cheese-Filled Garlic Knots That Melt Hearts with Every Bite

Cheese-Filled Garlic Knots are irresistible bites of soft dough, filled with gooey mozzarella and drenched in buttery garlic sauce.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 15

Total Time 30

Servings: 12 knots

Course: Appetizers

Cuisine: Italian

Calories: 150

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Dough

1 batch Pizza Dough Store-bought or homemade

For the Filling

12 tablespoons Mozzarella Cheese Can substitute with provolone or cheddar

For the Garlic Sauce

1/2 cup Butter Use unsalted for better control
4 cloves Garlic Minced, fresh garlic preferred
1/4 cup Parsley Chopped, or use dried if fresh isn't available
1 teaspoon Salt Kosher or sea salt recommended

Equipment

Oven
baking sheet
parchment paper
mixing bowl

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Divide pizza dough into 12 equal pieces and shape into rectangles or circles.
Place one tablespoon of mozzarella cheese in the center of each piece of dough.
Fold the dough over the cheese, pinching the edges tightly to seal and twist into a knot shape.
Place the knotted dough on the baking sheet, ensuring space between each knot.
In a small bowl, combine melted butter, minced garlic, chopped parsley, and salt. Mix well.
Brush the garlic butter mixture over each knot, coating them fully.
Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the knots are golden brown.
Let them cool slightly before serving, optionally brushing more garlic butter on top.

Nutrition

Serving: 1knotCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 5gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 290mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Seal dough edges tightly to avoid cheese leakage. Use fresh garlic for more flavor. Best served warm with marinara sauce.

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