Description
Classic cheesy garlic knots deliver a mouthwatering Italian-American appetizer packed with bold flavors. Pillowy dough twists emerge golden and crisp, promising savory comfort for hungry guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 (8 oz / 226 g) Pillsbury crescent rolls
- 5–6 mozzarella string cheese, cut into thirds
- 5 tbsps finely grated parmesan cheese
- 5 tbsps finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
- 3 tbsps unsalted butter, melted
- 1 clove fresh garlic, finely minced
- 1 tsp kosher salt
Instructions
- Preparation: Ignite the oven to 375°F and drape a parchment sheet across the baking surface for seamless release.
- Dough Transformation: Unroll the crescent dough, segregating it into four rectangular panels, then slice each panel horizontally into two strips, carefully sealing any fragmented edges.
- Cheese Encapsulation: Nestle a mozzarella segment centrally within each dough strip, then artfully twist and fold the dough to create a secure cheese-laden knot.
- Positioning: Arrange the knotted morsels on the prepared baking sheet, maintaining strategic spacing to facilitate even thermal circulation.
- Baking Ritual: Slide the tray into the heated oven, allowing the knots to metamorphose into a rich, amber-hued delicacy over 10-12 minutes.
- Flavor Infusion: Simultaneously craft a decadent butter elixir by amalgamating melted butter, verdant parsley, pungent parmesan, aromatic garlic, and a whisper of salt.
- Final Flourish: Liberate the knots from the oven and immediately baptize them in the herb-laden butter mixture, ensuring comprehensive flavor saturation before presenting these molten delicacies to eager palates.
Notes
- Precise Dough Handling: Separate crescent roll dough carefully to maintain seamless texture and prevent tearing during preparation.
- Cheese Enclosure Technique: Completely seal mozzarella inside dough knots to prevent cheese leakage during baking, ensuring a perfect molten center.
- Golden Brown Timing: Watch knots closely between 10-12 minutes to achieve optimal crispy exterior without burning; color indicates perfect doneness.
- Butter Coating Strategy: Brush hot garlic knots immediately after baking to maximize flavor absorption and create a glossy, appetizing finish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 330 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg