Description
Cheesy Garlic Hawaiian Rolls are a delightful and easy-to-make appetizer or snack featuring soft, fluffy King’s Hawaiian Rolls stuffed with gooey mozzarella cheese and brushed with a savory garlic butter mixture. Baked to golden perfection, these rolls are irresistibly cheesy, buttery, and perfect for sharing at gatherings or enjoying as a comforting treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 package (12-count) King’s Hawaiian Rolls
- 1 cup shredded Mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup salted butter (melted)
- ½ Tablespoon freshly chopped parsley
- ½ teaspoon garlic salt
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 Tablespoon freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (204 degrees C). Grease a 9 x 13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray to prevent sticking and make cleanup easy.
- Prep the Rolls: Arrange the King’s Hawaiian Rolls in the baking dish in a 3 by 4 formation. Cut two 2-inch slits into each roll, creating pockets for the cheese. Carefully stuff the shredded mozzarella cheese into these slits, ensuring each roll is generously filled.
- Make Garlic Butter Mixture: In a small bowl, combine the melted salted butter with freshly chopped parsley, garlic salt, minced garlic, and freshly grated Parmesan cheese. Stir well until everything is thoroughly mixed.
- Brush and Bake: Brush the garlic butter mixture evenly over the tops and cheese-stuffed slits of the rolls to infuse flavor and promote a golden crust. Bake the rolls in the preheated oven for 12 to 14 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and the tops turn lightly golden.
- Rest and Serve: Remove the baking dish from the oven and allow the cheesy garlic rolls to stand for about 5 minutes. This resting time helps the cheese set slightly and prevents burns. Serve warm and enjoy these flavorful, gooey treats.
Notes
- You can substitute mozzarella with cheddar or a blend of your favorite cheeses for variation.
- If you prefer less garlic flavor, reduce the amount of minced garlic or garlic salt.
- Make sure to allow the stuffed rolls to rest before serving to avoid hot cheese burns.
- These rolls are best served warm on the day they are made but can be reheated in the oven.
- For a spicier kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the garlic butter mixture.
