Mozzarella Stuffed Garlic Knots
These Mozzarella-Stuffed Garlic Knots are easy to make using store-bought pizza dough, filled with gooey mozzarella cheese, and coated in a flavorful garlic butter. They bake up golden brown and delicious, perfect for dipping in marinara sauce and serving as an appetizer or snack.
Ingredients
- 1 pound pizza dough store-bought or homemade
- 8 ounces mozzarella cheese cut into 1-inch cubes
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese optional
- 1 cup marinara sauce for dipping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it with cooking spray.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll out the pizza dough into a large rectangle, about ¼-inch thick. Cut the dough into 12 equal pieces.
- Step 3: Stuff with Mozzarella
- Place a cube of mozzarella in the center of each piece of dough. Wrap the dough around the cheese, pinching the edges tightly to seal. Roll it into a ball and place seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet.
- Combine the melted butter, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and red pepper flakes in a small bowl.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown and puffed up.
- Once the knots are out of the oven, immediately brush them with the garlic butter mixture. Sprinkle with chopped parsley and Parmesan cheese for extra flavor.
- Serve warm with a side of marinara sauce for dipping. Enjoy!