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Pizza Dip with Garlic Knots

Pizza Dip with Garlic Knots
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Get the party started with this creamy, cheese, gooey, hot Pizza Dip with Garlic Knots that is as easy as it is delicious.

  • Author: Nicole Stover
  • Prep Time: 15
  • Cook Time: 20
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 8 1x
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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  • 1 13.8–ounce tube of pizza dough
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 4 garlic cloves, finely minced
  • 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning, divided
  • 3/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
  • 1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese, room temperature
  • 8 ounces low-moisture mozzarella, shredded, divided
  • 1/4 garlic powder
  • 1 cup pizza sauce
  • 1/8 cup mini pepperoni
  • 3 tablespoons Parmigiano-Reggiano, grated, plus extra for serving
  • Fresh basil for serving

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Lightly oil a 10″ cast iron skillet.
  2. Add the olive oil, minced garlic, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, and optional 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes to small bowl and stir. 
  3. Use a rolling pin to lightly roll out the pizza dough into an even thickness.
  4. Cut the pizza dough into strips that are between 1/4″ to 1/2″. You should have between 16-18 strips total.
  5. Gently tie a strip of dough into a knot, and tuck the ends underneath. Don’t worry if it doesn’t look perfect; they’ll bake up pretty! Repeat with the remaining strips.
  6. Brush the garlic oil mixture onto each knot, and line the outer edge of the skillet with the knots. Don’t worry if they’re packed tightly.
  7. In a mixing bowl add the softened cream cheese, ricotta, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper. Stir until smooth.
  8. Fold half of the mozzarella cheese into the ricotta mixture. 
  9. Spread the cheese mixture into the center of the pan. Spread the pizza sauce over the top of the cheese mixture.
  10. Add the remaining half of the mozzarella over the pizza. Top with pepperoni.
  11. Starting with the garlic knots sprinkle the parmesan over the entire top of the skillet.
  12. Allow the dip to bake for 20 minutes, or until the garlic knots are golden brown and the dip is bubbly.
  13. Let cool slightly before serving. Garnish with additional parmesan, fresh basil, and crushed red pepper flakes if desired.

Notes

  1. You can make this in a smaller skillet or baking dish. If you do place the remaining garlic knots on a parchment paper lined baking sheet. They will only take 8-10 minutes to bake so add them halfway through.
  2. You can add different toppings to this dip. However if you are adding fresh veggies like mushrooms or onions, sauté them first so they release their liquid and don’t make the dip watery. 
  3. This can also be baked on the grill. To bake this on the grill prepare your grill for indirect grilling, banking your charcoal to either side and leaving the middle as a cooler zone. Allow the grill to heat to around 400 degrees. You will need to rotate your skillet occasionally so the garlic knots evenly cook. 

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