Pizza Roll Stuffed Garlic Knots (Printable)

Golden high-protein garlic knots stuffed with pepperoni and melted cheese, brushed with butter

# What You Need:

→ Protein Dough

01 - 1 cup Greek yogurt, plain, nonfat or low-fat
02 - 1 cup self-rising flour
03 - 1 scoop unflavored whey protein powder
04 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
05 - 1/2 teaspoon salt

→ Filling

06 - 24 slices pepperoni
07 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
08 - 1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese

→ Garlic Butter

09 - 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
10 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
11 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
12 - 1/4 teaspoon salt

# How To Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, combine Greek yogurt, self-rising flour, protein powder, garlic powder, and salt. Mix until a soft dough forms. Knead briefly until smooth.
03 - Divide dough into 12 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a 6-inch rope.
04 - Flatten each rope slightly and fill the center with 2 slices pepperoni and a generous pinch each of mozzarella and parmesan cheese.
05 - Pinch the dough to seal the filling, then gently tie each filled rope into a knot, tucking the ends underneath.
06 - Arrange the knots on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer.
07 - In a small bowl, combine melted butter, minced garlic, chopped parsley, and salt. Brush half of the garlic butter mixture over the knots.
08 - Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, until golden brown and cooked through.
09 - Remove from oven and immediately brush with remaining garlic butter. Serve warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • High-protein dough using Greek yogurt and unflavored protein powder provides 10g of protein per knot.
  • A delicious combination of melted mozzarella and savory pepperoni in every bite.
  • Easy to prepare in just 40 minutes for a quick party snack.
02 -
  • Ensure you knead the dough only until smooth to keep the knots soft.
  • Securely pinch the dough when sealing the filling to prevent cheese from leaking during baking.
  • Apply the final layer of garlic butter immediately after baking while the knots are still hot for maximum flavor absorption.
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