Recipe

Imagine warm, golden knots of dough bursting with melted cheese and fragrant garlic butter—Garlic Cheese Knots are the ultimate crowd-pleaser. Soft and pillowy inside, crispy outside, with that addictive cheesy pull. They’re perfect for game day, family dinners, or just because you deserve something delicious.

The secret to the best knots? Freshly shredded cheese that melts beautifully into every bite. The Geedel Rotary Cheese Grater makes quick work of it—uniform shreds, no hassle, straight into the dough.

🧄Ingredients (Makes 12 knots)

1 lb pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)

1½ cups shredded mozzarella (or a mix with cheddar)

½ cup freshly shredded Parmesan

4 tbsp butter, melted

4 garlic cloves, minced

1 tsp dried oregano or Italian seasoning

½ tsp garlic powder

Salt & freshly cracked black pepper

Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Marinara sauce (for dipping)

🧀Step-by-Step: Garlic Cheese Knots in 4 Moves

1. Shred the Cheese Fresh

Start by shredding mozzarella and Parmesan fresh for the best melt and flavor.

Lock your hand crank cheese grater to the counter with its stable suction base. Insert the coarse blade for mozzarella and the fine blade for Parmesan. Feed in the cheese blocks—one easy crank at a time—and watch perfect, fluffy shreds pile up in seconds. No scraped knuckles, just uniform cheese ready to go.

2. Fill & Shape the Knots

Roll out the pizza dough into a rectangle. Sprinkle the shredded cheese evenly over the surface. Fold the dough in half, then cut into 12 strips. Tie each strip into a loose knot, tucking the ends underneath. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.

3. Make Garlic Butter

Mix melted butter with minced garlic, oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Brush generously over the knots—don’t hold back!

4. Bake & Serve

Bake until golden and bubbly. Brush with any remaining garlic butter right out of the oven. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve warm with marinara sauce for dipping. Watch them vanish!

🌶️Tips & Twists

Extra Cheesy – Stuff a little more mozzarella inside each knot before tying.

Spicy Kick – Add red pepper flakes to the garlic butter.

Herb Boost – Mix fresh chopped rosemary or basil into the butter.

Make-Ahead – Assemble knots, cover, and refrigerate until ready to bake.

Gluten-Free – Use your favorite GF pizza dough.

🍕Conclusion: Knots That Steal the Show

These Garlic Cheese Knots are pure comfort—cheesy, garlicky, and impossible to resist. Fresh shreds melt into every twist for that perfect pull-apart texture.