Easy Pizza Knots make the perfect finger food appetizer for tailgating, your next party, or movie night with the family.
This recipe was originally posted January 2017. Updates made are to improve your experience.
When I made this Easy Pizza Knots Recipe, I had two places that I needed to take them. They were two very different events but one thing they had in common was that not a one was left by the time we left. Everyone loved them. I loved how quick and easy they were to make.
John and I were eating at one of our favorite pizza places. I noticed they were cutting pieces of pizza dough and putting them in mini pans. I couldn’t exactly see what they were doing, but it made me think of the pizza twists and breadsticks that I’ve seen served with marinara.
It wasn’t long before we were invited to a couple of different events on the same day and that I needed to take something to share. I knew one event would have children present and the other was adult only. I wanted something that either crowd would like. Also, it had to be able it sit out and be delicious warm or cold.
Remembering the pizza lunch I decided to try knots. Pizza knots are perfect finger food. I served them with jarred pizza sauce that I put in our hosts’ microwave for just a minute. I kept them simple by just flavoring them with Italian herb seasoning and parmesan cheese.
There’s a great “How To” video in the recipe card. Just keep scrolling!
When I’m having people over to the house I want them to feel like welcome friends and not invited guests. Do you see the difference? When you show up at my door I want everything ready to go so we can visit and enjoy our time together. Here is the method to my madness.
I was looking for something easy to bring to a family event that could be served room temperature. I have a big family with a wide range of taste preferences. Everyone loved them! Ever since my young kids kept requesting more. We made them for dinner tonight and my kids devoured them. ~ Eylse
Tips to make casual entertaining easier!
- Before people arrive, have the vibe of the gathering already established. Most of mine are casual so I have room temperature snacks and appetizers already out for immediate munching. I’m talking easy finger food and I want you to help yourself.
- Have plenty of plates and silverware. Disposable is fine for a casual affair. I don’t want you eating off of a dirty plate! Have a trash can that can be easily accessed.
- Bring out refrigerated food once the majority of the people have arrived.
- Keep warm appetizers in a crockpot or feel free to heat them up once most of your friends are there. They don’t care and want good food even if it’s not fancy or needs a little time in the oven.
- People want to help! Let them bring something or if they ask to help let them if you can use it.
- Have a variety of drinks. I always have a large dispenser of water out and a nice array of fruits, lemons, mint, and cucumbers. I also have a small selection of beer and wine (red and white) if it’s appropriate for the get-together.
- Most IMPORTANTLY let them see you having a good time. They want you to enjoy your time together and not play caterer. It took me a long time to get this one. I tried to impress my guests instead of enjoying my time with friends. It was a whole lot of work and once the night is over you’re exhausted. Plus you’re less likely to invite people over if all you do is work!
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These little knots would be perfect with a cheese dip or fondue too!
A few things you may need!
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- Pizza Cutter – I use this handy tool for cutting cinnamon roll dough, ravioli and of course, pizza!
- Pastry/Pizza Roller – This roller is so handy. I use it for easy jobs like this one or when I’m making sugar cookies.
- Pizza Pan – Perfect for the whole pizza or just these little bites. Nothing ever sticks to this one and I love the 14″ size!
I love easy appetizer recipes and here are a few of my easy finger food favorites!
- Baked Spicy Pretzels
- Boozy Chocolate Covered Strawberries
- White Trash Mix
- Crispy Baked Coconut Shrimp
- Marinated Olives
- Lamb Bites Appetizer
- Spicy Baked Shrimp
I got way to much credit for this Pizza Knots appetizer. I got credit for making homemade pizza knots when I’d used store-bought pizza dough. Believe me, everyone went to a lot more work than I did!
Speed up the prep – make breadsticks or bread twists!
Do you have a favorite tip for entertaining? I would love it if you would share! Just leave me a comment and a 5-star rating would really be appreciated too!
Easy Pizza Knots Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 pizza dough homemade or store-bought
- Italian herb seasoning
- 1 cup parmesan cheese grated
- Olive Oil
- 14 oz pizza or marinara sauce
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F. Oil 2 baking sheets or line with parchment paper.
- Sprinkle flour on a working surface. Unroll pizza dough and spread and roll it flat.
- Drizzle the dough with olive oil. Sprinkle with Italian herb seasoning and parmesan cheese.
- Cut the dough into 1/2″ strips. Tie the strips into a loose knot and tuck ends. Put knots on the baking sheet and sprinkle with additional parmesan cheese.
- Bake for approximately 9 minutes or until the knots are lightly browned, rotating sheet halfway through baking.
- Remove from the pan immediately.
- Heat pizza or marinara sauce and serve with knots.
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I can never have too many party-friendly recipes. Our recipe for this No-Crust apple pie is always a hit and the easiest pie you’ll ever make! I always recommend that you keep it easy and a Parmesan Chicken Meatball Sub is all that and more!
Elyse says
I was looking for something easy to bring to a family event that could be served room temperature. I have a big family with a wide range of taste preferences. Everyone loved them! Ever since my young kids kept requesting more. We made them for dinner tonight and my kids devoured them.
Julie Menghini says
You made my day Elyse! Children loving what we cook is very near and dear to my heart. Thank you for stopping by and letting me know!
Dawn - Girl Heart Food says
I could do some serious damage to these pizza knots!! Talk about a lovely weekend treat! Love the idea of having them as part of a casual get together! Bet they’d be the first to disappear 😉
Julie Menghini says
Thank you Dawn!
Michaela Kenkel says
We tried these over the weekend and everyone loved them! Thanks for the great pizza knot recipe!
Julie Menghini says
Thank you, Michaela!
Jordyn says
These look so yummy! This recipe and pizza braids one are ones I really want to try.
Julie Menghini says
Thank you, Jordyn! These pizza knots are one of my favorite thing to throw together when company is on its way and I want something easy.
Wendy says
Perfect recipe. Easy, peasy and delicious.
Tamara Andersen says
This is a fabulous idea for a movie night or super bowl party Julie! Pinning, and hoping I remember when the time comes!
Julie Menghini says
Thank you so much, Tamara! Geez the Super Bowl will be here before you know it too. I appreciate you sharing! ❤️
ICSbyAnugya says
These look so delicious, Julie. Being a pizza lover, I want to try this recipe tomorrow! 😀 Can’t wait to have these pretty knots!
Julie Menghini says
Thank you! They are good and everyone loved them. I like that they stay soft even after they cool too.
Vanitha says
I can never get enough of pizzas and breads.. These pizza knots look so scrumptious and easy to make too!!! Thanks for sharing this. Got to make this ASAP!!!!
Julie Menghini says
Thank you Vanitha! You have totally made my day by stopping and leaving me such a sweet comment. They are definitely so easy and delicious.
Vanitha says
🙂 Gathering the ingredients for these yummy pizza knots!!!!
Julie Menghini says
I hope you will let me know Vanitha! They are quick and easy.
Vanitha says
Sure Julie 🙂 I will share this with your soon!!!!
The Food Hunter says
I bet the boys will love this on game day
Julie Menghini says
Thank you, Theresa! I’m sure your boys will love it.
Michele says
I can’t believer it! I made them and they actually looked like yours! They were super easy and tasty! Thanks so much for video…. I do so much better when I can actually watch how they are made!
Julie Menghini says
Thank you so much, Michele! I’m glad that they worked out for you and that you let me know. That was a fun video to make.
Beth Davidson says
Oh no! My husband and I will be getting fat off these soon. We usually only have them at restaurants, I didn’t Elaine they could be so easy!
Beth Davidson says
*realize, not Elaine. Thanks autocorrect!
Julie Menghini says
Love technology right?
Julie Menghini says
Thank you, Beth! They sure didn’t last long!
Karly says
Easy and pizza- two words I find very hard to pull myself away from. These look TOO stinking good- perfect for a night in, lunch, or game day! Gotta try them soon!
Julie Menghini says
Thank you, Karly! Super easy.
[email protected] says
Your pizza knots look so pretty and they are so easy to make! Perfect treat for an evening with friends!
Julie Menghini says
Thank you, Ana! They definitely are easy, and I almost felt like I cheated making them but they went over well and I could practice my video again.
Debbie Spivey says
These are starting to haunt me!!! 😉
Julie Menghini says
Ha! Thank you my friend!
Sheryl says
mmm. . . The pizza knots look yummy.
Julie Menghini says
Thank you, Sheryl! It’s a good thing that I ate one before packing them up for the party or I wouldn’t have gotten any.
Sonal says
Absolutely love it Julie… fab idea… bring it to my 5 ingredients or less recipes collection for the super bowl!!
Julie Menghini says
Perfect Sonal! I’ll do that. Thank you my friend!
[email protected] says
These look delicious Julie. Nothing like carbs and tomato sauce slapped together; can’t go wrong there 😉
Julie Menghini says
LOL Jess! That is my Italian hubby’s want every day.
judithgraber says
Your pizza knots look delicious and a simple appetizer everyone will enjoy. KAF’s bakealong this month is pizza party buns and I was planning to make them – now I have to try yours too. Their dough is homemade of course and they added pepperoni. I would have a lot of trouble stopping with eating just one or two 🙂
Julie Menghini says
Thank you Judi! I need to spend more time on KAF. Do the different people correspond with each other like we do on FF?
Judith Graber says
They do have a blog and you can comment on every post but there isn’t the social aspect to it. It seems to be people who have made the recipe and are commenting on it good or bad. FF bloggers say they have “pinned it” or will make it, or how delicious it looks but never any constructive comments as to their experience making a recipe because they have not made it. I have never commented but I do look at the comments before I make a recipe which is always a big help. Funny – it looks like this comment will go through!
Julie Menghini says
I love those comments too. It’s changed the way I make some of those recipes.