Pizza Roll Stuffed Garlic Knots (Printable Version)

Soft golden knots stuffed with cheese and pepperoni, brushed with garlic butter for ultimate flavor.

# What You'll 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 Prepare:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large 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 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 - Place knots on the prepared baking sheet.
07 - In a small bowl, combine melted butter, minced garlic, parsley, and salt. Brush half the garlic butter 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 Suggestions:

01 -
  • High in protein thanks to Greek yogurt and whey protein.
  • Quick and easy dough with only a few basic ingredients.
  • Packed with classic pizza flavors in a fun, portable knot shape.
  • The garlic butter topping adds a delicious, restaurant-style finish.
02 -
  • Pinch the dough firmly when sealing to ensure the cheese and pepperoni stay inside the knot while baking.
  • Brush the final layer of garlic butter immediately after removing them from the oven so the knots absorb the flavor while they are hot.
  • Using a high-protein Greek yogurt ensures the dough stays soft and pliable.
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