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Cheese-Filled Garlic Knots

Melt-in-Your-Mouth Cheese-Filled Garlic Knots Recipe

These Cheese-Filled Garlic Knots are irresistibly gooey and perfect as a comfort food delicacy.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12 knots
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 batch Pizza Dough Homemade or store-bought
For the Filling
  • 1 cup Mozzarella Cheese Substitution: Try cheddar or any other melting cheese
For the Garlic Sauce
  • 4 tablespoons Butter Substitution: Use olive oil for a lighter option
  • 2 cloves Garlic (minced) Fresh is best for robust taste
  • 2 tablespoons Parsley (chopped) Substitution: Oregano or Italian seasoning
  • to taste teaspoon Salt Sprinkle as needed

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Divide the pizza dough into 12 equal pieces, flattening each piece to about ¼ inch thick.
  3. Place about 1 tablespoon of mozzarella cheese in the center of each dough piece, fold and pinch to seal, then tie into knots.
  4. Transfer the knots to the baking sheet, spacing them slightly apart.
  5. In a bowl, mix melted butter, minced garlic, chopped parsley, and salt to create the garlic butter.
  6. Brush the knots generously with the garlic butter mixture.
  7. Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown and the cheese is melted.
  8. Remove from oven, brush with more garlic butter, and serve warm, ideally with marinara sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1knotCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 4gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

To enhance flavor, allow minced garlic to sit in butter for 10 minutes before combining with parsley. Ensure you pinch the dough tightly to avoid leaks.

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