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Cheesy Garlic Knots with Marinara Dip
80% authentic · Italian-American
A flavorful twist on classic garlic knots, infused with cheese and served with a side of warm marinara sauce for dipping.
Ingredients
- All-purpose flour3 cups
- Active dry yeast2.25 teaspoons
- Granulated sugar1 teaspoon
- Salt1 teaspoon
- Warm water1 cup
- Olive oil2 tablespoons
- Unsalted butter, melted1/2 cup
- Garlic, minced3 cloves
- Shredded mozzarella cheese1/2 cup
- Fresh parsley, chopped2 tablespoons
- Marinara sauce, for dipping1 cup
Steps
- 1
Prepare the dough as per the Classic Garlic Knots recipe (Steps 1-5).
- 2
Punch down the dough and divide it into 12-16 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a rope about 8-10 inches long.
- 3
Tie each rope into a knot. Place the knots on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- 4
Sprinkle the knots generously with shredded mozzarella cheese.
- 5
Cover the knots and let them rise for another 30 minutes.
- 6
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- 7
Bake the garlic knots for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- 8
While the knots bake, melt butter in a small saucepan. Add minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- 9
Remove knots from the oven. Brush generously with the garlic butter mixture. Sprinkle with chopped parsley.
- 10
Serve warm with marinara sauce for dipping.
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