# Bite-Size Garlic Knots The Stuffed Garlic Knots are Now Available as a Side Dish at Pizza Hut By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2016-04-05 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stuffed-garlic-knots References: [brandeating](http://www.brandeating.com/2016/04/pizza-hut-unveils-new-stuffed-garlic-knots.html) & [order.pizzahut](https://order.pizzahut.com/site/menu/fivemenu) The new Stuffed Garlic Knots from [Pizza Hut](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheese-stuffed-crust) 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stuffed-crazy-crust-pepperoni), which saw them baked directly into the crust of a pizza. Now the [bite-sized dough balls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheesy-garlic-pepperoni-bites) 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. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.3/10 - Popularity: 11% | Activity: 20% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### 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. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cheesy Garlic Rolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheezee-garlic-rolls.md) - [Buttery Seasoning-Topped Doughs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bread-bites.md) - [Zesty Knotted Dough Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jalapeo-notknots.md) - [Cheese-Filled Pizza Crusts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheese-stuffed-crust.md) - [Pizza-Like Garlic Breads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loaded-garlic-bread.md) - [Pepperoni-Packed Pizza Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pepperoni-stuffed-cheesy-bread.md) - [Tearable Garlic Breads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheesy-garlic-tearer.md) - [Garlic Parmesan Pizza Items](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/epic-stuffed-crust-1.md) - [Stuffed Pizza Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stuffed-pizza-bites.md)