Garlic Butter Hawaiian Rolls (Printable)

Cheesy Hawaiian rolls brushed with garlic butter and baked until golden—perfect for snacking or sharing.

# Components:

→ Rolls & Filling

01 - 12 Hawaiian sweet rolls
02 - 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

→ Garlic Butter

03 - 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
04 - 4 cloves garlic, finely minced
05 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
06 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
07 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
08 - 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
09 - 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease.
02 - Using a serrated knife, slice the entire set of Hawaiian rolls in half horizontally, keeping rolls attached.
03 - Place the bottom half of the rolls on prepared baking sheet and evenly distribute shredded mozzarella cheese over the surface.
04 - Carefully place the top half of the rolls back over the cheese layer.
05 - Mix melted butter, minced garlic, chopped parsley, salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning in a small bowl until thoroughly combined.
06 - Generously brush the garlic butter mixture over the tops of the rolls, ensuring all crevices are coated.
07 - Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese over the rolls, if desired.
08 - Cover loosely with aluminum foil and bake for 10 minutes.
09 - Remove foil and bake an additional 5 minutes until tops are golden brown and cheese is fully melted.
10 - Remove from oven, allow to cool for 2–3 minutes, slice, and serve warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Ready in under thirty minutes
  • Uses just a handful of familiar ingredients
  • Customizable with your favorite cheese or extras
  • No fuss thanks to simple prep and bake steps
02 -
  • Vegetarian friendly and a real crowd pleaser
  • High in calcium and protein from good cheese
  • Ideal for prepping ahead and baking fresh before serving
03 -
  • Always let your butter cool just slightly before mixing with garlic for maximum flavor blending
  • Slicing the rolls as a sheet keeps the shape perfect and the cheese evenly distributed
  • For bigger crowds double the recipe and arrange on a larger tray Your kitchen will smell incredible
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