Cast Iron Pepperoni Garlic Knots
Take your garlic knots up a notch, with my Cast Iron Pepperoni Garlic Knots recipe. The pepperoni is a game change. It is super crispy and adds so much flavor to the classic garlic knots we all know and love. Serve with a warm pizza sauce or vodka sauce!!
Servings: 6 people
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 5 oz pepperoni cut into chunks
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
- 7 garlic cloves, minced give or take 1, depending on how much garlic you like
- 1.5 tbsp oregano
- 1/2 c grated parmesan cheese
- 16 oz store-bought pizza dough
- flour
- 1/4 c shredded parmesan
- your favorite pizza sauce
Instructions
- In a 10 inch skillet, heat butter and olive oil. Add the pepperoni and stir until it starts to crisp. Add the red pepper flakes, garlic, and oregano. Stir until fragrant.
- In a medium bowl, transfer the mixture and add 1/2 cup of parmesan cheese.
- On a lightly floured surface, divide the dough and roll into a 6 x 3 rectangle. Cut the dough into 8-10 strips. Do the same with the other half.
- Tie each strip into a knot and toss in the pepperoni mixture. Once each knot is coated, put them in the skillet. Follow your dough's instructions if it calls for rest/rising. If not continue to step 5.
- Preheat the oven to 425. Sprinkle the shredded parmesan over the garlic knots and bake for 25 minutes or until golden brown.
- Once baked, drizzle some olive oil over the knots and serve immediately with your favorite sauce. Enjoy!