Description
Soft, buttery, and loaded with flavor, these Easy Parmesan Garlic Knots are made with biscuit dough and ready in under 30 minutes—perfect for busy weeknights or last-minute guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can refrigerated biscuit dough (8-count)
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2 garlic cloves, minced (or ½ teaspoon garlic powder)
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon chopped parsley (optional)
- Zest of half a lemon (optional)
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper or greasing it lightly with oil.
- Prepare the dough: Open the biscuit can and separate the dough. For smaller knots, cut each biscuit in half. Roll each piece into a rope about 6 inches long and tie it into a knot, tucking the ends underneath.
- Make the garlic butter: In a small bowl, melt the butter and stir in the minced garlic, Italian seasoning, lemon zest if using, and a pinch of salt. This mixture will be brushed on before and after baking.
- Brush the knots: Use a pastry brush or spoon to coat each dough knot with the garlic butter mixture before placing them on the baking sheet with space between each.
- Bake until golden: Transfer the sheet to the oven and bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown and the knots feel firm to the touch. They should be fluffy inside—split one open to check if you’re unsure.
- Add finishing touches: Once out of the oven, immediately brush any remaining garlic butter on top and sprinkle with Parmesan and chopped parsley. Serve warm for best flavor and texture.
Notes
- These knots are very forgiving—if your butter solidifies before brushing, just reheat it briefly. Want more spice? Add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the butter. If you only have garlic powder, use about ½ teaspoon instead of fresh garlic. For extra cheesy flavor, sprinkle shredded mozzarella during the last 5 minutes of baking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer / Side Dish
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American with Italian-inspired flavor
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 knot
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 240 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg