The new Stuffed Garlic Knots from Pizza Hut are now available as part of the chain's $5 Flavor Menu. The garlic knots where originally introduced as part of the Stuffed Garlic Knots Pizza, which saw them baked directly into the crust of a pizza. Now the bite-sized dough balls are available on their own as a pre-pizza appetizer or a shareable snack.
The Stuffed Garlic Knots consist of Pizza Hut's signature pizza dough stuffed with melted cheese and then coated in a layer of garlic butter, grated parmesan cheese and Italian herbs. There are 10 garlic knots in each serving and every order comes with a side of Marinara sauce for dipping.
The addition of the garlic knots to Pizza Hut's $5 Flavor Menu demonstrates a growing effort to expand the chain's menu beyond just pizza.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Stuffed Garlic Knots
- Opportunity for restaurants to explore innovative ways of incorporating stuffed garlic knots into their menu as a delicious side dish or snack.
- Bite-sized Appetizers
- Opportunity for food establishments to offer bite-sized appetizers that are easily shareable and can be enjoyed as pre-meal snacks.
- Menu Expansion
- Opportunity for restaurants to diversify their menu offerings by adding new and unique items to attract a wider range of customers.
Where This Applies
- Fast Food
- Fast food chains can capitalize on the trend of offering stuffed garlic knots as side dishes to provide customers with a tasty alternative to traditional offerings.
- Pizza Delivery
- Pizza delivery businesses can consider adding bite-sized garlic knots as an appealing appetizer option to enhance customer experience and increase order value.
- Casual Dining
- Casual dining restaurants can seize the opportunity to expand their menu options by introducing stuffed garlic knots as a unique and flavorful addition to their appetizer section.
