Garlic Knots
Garlic Knots with Cowboy Butter are the perfect mix of soft, cheesy goodness with a buttery, herby kick. Perfect for game day, pasta night, or any time you need a little carb happiness!
You’re going to want to add this recipe to your meal plan!
You can never go wrong with garlic knots when it comes to game-day snacks or pasta night sides. But I’m taking these garlic knots to the next level with my Cowboy Butter. This recipe is so good you’ll find yourself making excuses to whip up a batch!
These soft, golden knots are made with pizza dough (because easy is the name of the game), brushed with garlicky butter, and sprinkled with grated parmesan cheese. Trust me, it’s not your average garlic bread experience. This combo is next-level delicious!
What is Cowboy Butter?
If you’ve never heard of Cowboy Butter, you’re in for a treat! It’s a rich, buttery sauce packed with garlic, fresh parsley, lemon juice, and just the right amount of heat from red pepper flakes. It’s amazing as a dip for garlic knots, but you can also drizzle it over steak, veggies, or even grilled chicken. It’s seriously versatile!
Ingredients
This is meant to be a brief overview of this yummy garlic knots recipe. Please scroll down to the teal box below for step-by-step instructions and a full printable recipe card with ingredients.
- Pizza Dough: No need to drag out your stand mixer and dough hook and deal packets of yeast to make your own dough (unless you want to). Store-bought pizza dough makes these garlic knots a breeze to whip up.
- Cowboy Butter: Most of the flavor comes from this compound butter that’s made with unsalted butter, minced garlic cloves, lemon, parsley, and red pepper flakes.
- Parmesan Cheese: You can use pre-grated parmesan cheese from the dry goods section of the grocery store or splurge for the freshly grated parmesan in the refrigerator section. Both add nutty, tangy cheese flavor.
- Garlic Powder: For a little extra garlicky goodness.
- Salt: Kosher salt helps to balance out the garlic knots. For a little extra punch, use a little bit of flaked sea salt instead.
Out of something you need? Check out our free ingredient substitutions printable!
Variations
- Feel like switching up the flavor? These are also incredibly good with one of our other compound butter recipes like garlic chive butter or tomato butter. Caesar butter would also be delicious!
- Instead of using garlic powder and salt, use a garlic seasoned salt or something like basil salt. Just remember, a little goes a long way.
- For a cheesy version, top the knots with shredded mozzarella cheese before baking.
Ang’s Recipe Tips
- To make the dough easier to work with, take it out of the fridge 30-60 minutes before handling.
- If you have time, allow the knots to rest for 10 minutes before baking, enhancing the dough’s flavor and making the knots a little less dense.
Storage & Reheating
To Store: Leftover Garlic Knots should be stored in an airtight container or resealable bag. Because there are no preservatives, it will only last a few days. (These are my favorite airtight containers.)
To Freeze: Wrap the cooled knots in aluminum foil, then slide into a freezer bag or reusable food storage bag (I love these ones). Label and store in the freezer for 1-2 months.
To Thaw: Allow the knots to thaw in the fridge overnight.
To Reheat: They can be reheated in the microwave in 10-second intervals, or you can wrap them in foil and place them into a 350F oven for 10-15 minutes.
Serving Suggestions
Whether you’re hosting a game day party or serving up spaghetti for dinner, these garlic knots are a guaranteed hit.
These are delicious warm out of the oven just as they are, or with marinara sauce for dipping. They would also be yummy served with Cowboy butter dipping sauce.
Related: Italian bread sticks
Cowboy Butter Garlic Knots
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Ingredients
- 1 16- ounce pizza dough room temperature
- 1 pinch all purpose flour
- 6 tablespoons Cowboy Butter
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½-1 teaspoon salt to taste
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Add just the tinest amount of flour to your work surface. Divide the dough into four rectangular sections. Then, using a pizza cutter or sharp knife, cut each section into 4 strips for a total of 16 pieces.1 16- ounce pizza dough, 1 pinch all purpose flour
- Gently roll each strip into a 6-8" long rope and tie a knot. Tuck the ends under and place on the prepared baking sheet.
- Melt the cowboy butter in the microwave, then brush each knot with the butter mixture.6 tablespoons Cowboy Butter
- Sprinkle with garlic powder, salt, and parmesan cheese.1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese, ½-1 teaspoon salt
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Brush the hot knots with more butter as soon as they come out of the oven.
- Serve warm with marinara sauce for dipping, if desired.
Equipment
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Notes
- Feel like switching up the flavor? These are also incredibly good with one of our other compound butter recipes like garlic chive butter or tomato butter. Caesar butter would also be delicious!
- Instead of using garlic powder and salt, use a garlic seasoned salt or something like basil salt. Just remember, a little goes a long way.
- For a cheesy version, top the knots with shredded mozzarella cheese before baking.
- To make the dough easier to work with, take it out of the fridge 30-60 minutes before handling.
- If you have time, allow the knots to rest for 10 minutes before baking, enhancing the dough’s flavor and making the knots a little less dense.
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