I’m trying to make more balanced meals this year – and some days that means simply making more than just a main course. I mixed up this Parmesan Garlic Knot recipe and my family has requested them 3 times over the past month! The whole family loves Parmesan Garlic Knots! And, really, can you blame them?!

WHY YOU’LL LOVE THESE PARMESAN GARLIC KNOTS

My favorite thing about these Parmesan Garlic Knots is instead of taking 8 or 12 hours to make like some of the bread recipes I’ve tried before, they only take 4 hours. And they fit right into your schedule if you’re planning a day at home already. That might sound like a lot of time, but active prep time is 30-45 minutes and the rest of it is just waiting to the dough to rise and the knots to bake.

You can mix up the dough in the morning and do the morning chores while the dough does its first rise. Cutting the dough and tying them into the knots is super easy and only takes about 10 minutes. While the garlic knots work on their second rise, throw in a load of laundry, feed the kids lunch and prepare the yummy butter garlic topping. Put the topping on and then bake those knots. Your home will smell like heaven. And garlic. To me, those are synonymous.

And you’ll have some amazing appetizers to go along with dinner. Who doesn’t love good bread, especially during these cold wintry months.

PARMESAN GARLIC KNOTS: PERFECT FOR DIPPING

These Parmesan Garlic Knots pair perfectly with soups, dips and sauces! I’m not a huge fan of dipping sauces with my bread, but I love to dip them in a good soup! My boys, including my husband, LOVE dipping their breads!

Go super simple and dip in a marinara or alfredo sauce. Or kick it up a notch with a little bacon ranch dip. I really love these with a good hearty potato soup or cheddar veggie soup too. Or just eat one. Or two… or three. 

HOW EASY ARE PARMESAN GARLIC KNOTS? TAKE A LOOK.

PARMESAN GARLIC KNOTS

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Easy Parmesan Garlic Knots: The Perfect Appetizer

Prep time:  3 hours 45 mins

Cook time:  22 mins

Total time:  4 hours 7 mins

Serves: 2 dozen knots

Soft and chewy bread knots topped with parsley, garlic, butter and Parmesan cheese are sure to be a winner with your family and friends. The perfect appetizer for every occasion.

Ingredients

• 4 cups bread flour
• 2 tsp salt
• 2 Tbsp olive oil
• 4 tsp yeast
• ½ cup warm water
• ½ cup parsley, chopped
• 6-8 cloves garlic, minced
• ½ cup butter, melted
• RAGU Homestyle Thick & Hearty traditional sauce

Instructions

1. Mix water and yeast together. Let stand 5-10 minutes.
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3. Combine yeast, olive oil, salt and flour until dough forms. If dough is too sticky, add ⅛ cup flour. If dough is too dry, add 1 tsp of water. Dough should be firm and tacky, but not sticky.
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5. Put dough in a bowl and cover with plastic. Let rise for 1-2 hours.
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7. Sprinkle flour on counter top. Remove dough from bowl and cut into quarters.
8. Take one quarter of dough and shape into a rectangle. Cut into strips.
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10. Tie strip into a knot. Set on lightly greased baking sheet. Repeat with each quarter of dough.
11. Cover and let rise 30-45 minutes.
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13. Combine melted butter, 2 - 4 minced garlic cloves, and half cup parsley. Mix until well combined. Spread on top of each knot.
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15. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese on top of butter mixture.
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17. Bake at 350 for 17 to 22 minutes, or until tops are lightly golden brown.
18. Cool knots on pan for 5 minutes. Move knots to cooling rack and allow to cool until they can be handled.
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20. Serve with RAGU Homestyle Thick & Hearty traditional sauce. Enjoy!
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