Description
These Garlic Knots with Parmesan are a delicious, easy-to-make appetizer or snack featuring soft pizza dough tied into knots, brushed with a flavorful garlic butter mixture, and baked to golden perfection. Topped with fresh parsley and savory parmesan cheese, they make the perfect accompaniment to any Italian meal or a tasty treat on their own.
Ingredients
Scale
Dough
- 1 13 ounce can pizza dough (found in the refrigerated section)
Garlic Butter Mixture
- 5 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley (can also use 1 teaspoon dried parsley)
- 3 tablespoons finely grated parmesan cheese
Other
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat oven and prepare pan: Set your oven to preheat at 400 degrees F (204 degrees C). Lightly coat a sheet pan with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Shape the dough: Open the can of pizza dough and lay it flat on a clean surface. Slice the dough into 12 equal-sized strips. Tie each strip into a knot, tucking the ends neatly underneath each knot to hold its shape.
- Prepare garlic butter mixture: In a small bowl, combine melted butter, garlic powder, dried oregano, chopped fresh parsley, and grated parmesan cheese. Mix well to blend all ingredients evenly. Reserve 1 1/2 tablespoons of this butter mixture for finishing later.
- Brush knots with butter mixture: Use a brush to generously coat each dough knot with the remaining butter mixture, ensuring they are well covered for flavor and browning.
- Bake: Place the coated knots on the prepared sheet pan and bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes, or until they turn golden brown and cooked through.
- Finishing touch: Remove the baked knots from the oven and immediately brush them with the reserved garlic butter mixture. This adds extra flavor and moisture.
- Serve: Serve the garlic knots warm. Optionally, accompany them with warm marinara sauce for dipping to elevate the experience.
Notes
- Use canned pizza dough instead of making your own to ensure perfect thickness and save preparation time.
- A pizza cutter is recommended for evenly slicing the dough strips, but kitchen shears can also be used as an alternative.
- Serve with warm marinara sauce for dipping, choosing your favorite brand to complement the garlic knots.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 garlic knot
- Calories: 120 kcal
- Sugar: 0.5 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
