Description
These Garlic Knots with Parmesan are a simple and delicious appetizer or snack made from canned pizza dough, brushed with a flavorful mixture of butter, garlic, herbs, and Parmesan cheese, then baked to golden perfection. Perfectly soft and buttery with a savory garlic kick, they pair wonderfully with marinara sauce for dipping.
Ingredients
Scale
Dough
- 1 13-ounce can pizza dough (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 (or 1 teaspoon dried parsley)
- 3 tablespoons finely grated Parmesan cheese
Other
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit and lightly coat a sheet pan with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Prepare Dough: Open the can of pizza dough and lay it flat on a clean surface. Slice the dough into 12 equal strips. Tie each strip into a knot shape, tucking the ends underneath to secure.
- Mix Butter Topping: In a small bowl, combine the melted butter, garlic powder, dried oregano, parsley, and grated Parmesan cheese. Set aside 1 1/2 tablespoons of this mixture for brushing after baking.
- Coat Knots: Brush the remaining butter mixture generously over each dough knot, ensuring they’re well coated for flavor.
- Bake: Place the knots on the prepared sheet pan and bake for 10-12 minutes until they are golden brown and cooked through.
- Finish and Serve: As soon as they come out of the oven, brush the reserved butter mixture over the knots for an extra burst of flavor. Serve warm, optionally with warm marinara sauce for dipping.
Notes
- Using canned pizza dough simplifies the process and ensures perfectly textured knots without needing to roll out dough.
- A pizza cutter helps slice the dough evenly; kitchen shears work as an alternative.
- Serving with warm marinara sauce makes these knots an irresistible appetizer or side dish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 knot (approximately)
- Calories: 120 kcal
- Sugar: 0.5 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 0.7 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
