My grandpa started making these for Sunday family dinners and it only takes 4 ingredients

These oven baked 4-ingredient roast beef garlic knots are the kind of comforting snack my grandpa would set out before Sunday family dinners in the Midwest—simple, hearty, and gone in minutes. They start with store-bought refrigerated dough, get wrapped around thinly sliced deli roast beef and a mild white cheese, then finished with a buttery garlic-herb glaze. You get all the cozy flavors of a roast beef dinner in a soft, pull-apart knot, without needing a roast or a special occasion.

They’re practical for busy weeknights, game days, or anytime you want something warm and nostalgic straight from the oven.

Serve these roast beef garlic knots warm, right on the platter they baked on or transferred to a simple white serving dish. They pair nicely with a crisp green salad dressed in a tangy vinaigrette or a bowl of tomato soup for dipping. For a heartier spread, add a plate of raw vegetables with ranch or blue cheese dressing and some pickles to cut through the richness. A light red wine, a lager, or even iced tea works well alongside, and if you’re feeding kids, a side of marinara or warm au jus for dipping makes them feel extra special.

Oven Baked 4-Ingredient Roast Beef Garlic Knots
Servings: 8

Ingredients
1 (13.8–16 oz) can refrigerated pizza dough or crescent roll dough sheet
8 oz thinly sliced deli roast beef
6–8 oz sliced or shredded mild white cheese (such as mozzarella or provolone)
4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted, mixed with 2 tsp garlic powder and 1 tsp dried Italian herb blend (or dried parsley)
Directions