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Cheddar Garlic Knots - cheesy, buttery garlic knots that anyone can make at home as a side dish, takes only 20 minutes from prep to dinner table!!
Ever since my son goes to pre-school, I have been baking at least once or twice a week.
Nothing fancy or sophisticated, just simple baking of garlic herb cheese bombs, cheesy crescent rolls, honey butter clover rolls, cheesy pull-apart bread, etc.
I love doing simple and quick baking that little G can bring to school for his snack.
I have some old recipes that I am revisiting, and I am adding them to my baking roaster.
One of them is garlic knots, a recipe that I learned years ago from my friend Just A Taste.
A few weeks ago, I had a chance to meet up with her and it reminded me that I have to redo the garlic knots recipe.
So here are cheddar garlic knots…they are the same garlicky and buttery goodness, but even better with the addition of grated cheddar cheese.
We all know how good it is when cheese melts and forms into a cheesy crust.
These cheddar garlic knots are really amazing I practically finished half of them before little G got home.
I did manage to save some for him and he absolutely loved it.
This cheddar garlic knots recipe is super easy to make as you can use a store-bought pizza dough to make it.
I got mine from Trader Joe’s but you can get the frozen dough from food stores or even Walmart.
How To Make Cheddar Garlic Knots
Go ahead and preheat your oven to 350°F (176°C). Also, line your baking sheets with parchment paper to keep things mess-free!
Roll out the dough on a floured surface until it’s about 8 inches square. If it feels too stiff, just stretch it a bit with your hands. Once you’ve got it, slice the dough in half to make two rectangles. Then, cut each rectangle into 12 strips.
Now, take each strip and tie it into a cute little knot. Once you’ve got all your knots, place them on the lined baking sheets.
Pop those knots in the oven and bake for about 5 minutes. After that, give the baking sheet a little rotation and bake for another 5 minutes, or until they’re golden brown and cooked through.
In a small saucepan, mix together the olive oil, butter, garlic, and salt. Keep the heat low and cook until the butter melts and everything’s nice and warm. Once it’s ready, take it off the heat and stir in the chopped parsley.
Once the knots are baked, take that garlic butter mixture and brush it all over the tops. Then sprinkle some cheddar cheese on each knot. Pop them back in the oven for a few more minutes until the cheese is all melted and bubbly. Once they’re golden and cheesy, pull them out and serve right away.
Frequently Asked Questions
This recipe is only 49 calories per serving.
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Cheddar Garlic Knots
Ingredients
- 1 lb (500g) store-bought pizza dough, thawed at room temperature
- all-purpose flour, for dusting and rolling out dough
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
- salt
- 1 tablespoon Italian flat leaf parsley, finely chopped
- 1/3 cup cheddar cheese, grated
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (176°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface with a rolling pin to create an 8-inch square. If the dough is too stiff, stretch it with your hands. Cut the dough in half to form two rectangles, and then cut each rectangle into 12 strips, as pictured below.
- Tie each strip into a knot, then arrange the knots on the lined baking sheets.
- Bake the knots for 5 minutes, then rotate the baking sheet and bake for an additional 5 minutes, or until they are golden brown and fully cooked.
- Combine the olive oil, butter, garlic, and salt in a small saucepan over low heat. Cook until the butter has melted and the mixture is warmed. Remove from heat and stir in the chopped parsley.
- Brush the baked knots with the garlic mixture and sprinkle some cheddar cheese on top of each knot. Bake for a few more minutes, or until the cheese is melted. Remove from the oven and serve immediately.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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