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Cheese-Filled Garlic Knots

Cheese-Filled Garlic Knots That Will Change Snack Time Forever

Savor the delightful Cheese-Filled Garlic Knots, bursting with flavor and topped with buttery garlic sauce for an unforgettable snack.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12 knots
Course: Baking
Cuisine: American
Calories: 160
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Dough
  • 1 package Pizza Dough Store-bought or homemade
Filling
  • 1 cup Mozzarella Cheese Fresh or shredded
Garlic Butter
  • 4 tablespoons Butter Unsalted or salted
  • 4 cloves Minced Garlic Adjust to taste
  • 2 tablespoons Chopped Parsley Fresh or dried
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Coarse sea salt optional

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Mixing bowl
  • Floured Surface

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Divide the pizza dough into 12 equal pieces and flatten each to about 1/4 inch thick.
  3. Place 1 tablespoon of mozzarella cheese in the center of each dough piece, fold and seal, then tie into a knot.
  4. Arrange knots on the baking sheet with enough space for rising.
  5. Mix melted butter, minced garlic, parsley, and salt in a bowl to create garlic butter.
  6. Brush garlic butter mixture generously over each knot.
  7. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown and cheese is melted.
  8. Remove from oven, brush with more garlic butter, serve warm with marinara sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1knotCalories: 160kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 5gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 350mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 250IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure knots are properly sealed before baking and watch carefully to avoid burning.

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