Description
Cheesy Hawaiian Garlic Rolls are a delightful twist on classic savory rolls featuring King’s Hawaiian buttery buns stuffed with gooey mozzarella string cheese, topped with a flavorful garlic butter mixture and extra melted cheese baked to golden perfection. These warm, cheesy rolls make for a delicious appetizer, snack, or side dish that’s quick and easy to prepare.
Ingredients
Scale
Rolls
- 1 package of King’s Hawaiian Savory Butter Rolls (12 rolls)
Cheese
- 1 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese
- Mozzarella string cheese, 1 stick per two rolls (approx. 6 sticks)
Butter Mixture
- 1 stick of butter, melted (8 tablespoons)
- 1 teaspoon of minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon of dried parsley
- 3 tablespoons of shredded parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven temperature to 400°F (200°C) to ensure it is ready for baking the rolls later on.
- Prepare the rolls: Place the entire package of King’s Hawaiian Savory Butter Rolls into a greased baking dish. Carefully cut two slits into the top of each roll without cutting all the way through to the bottom, creating pockets for the cheese.
- Insert cheese: Take mozzarella string cheese sticks and cut each stick into four pieces. Insert one piece of string cheese into each slit on the rolls, stuffing them with gooey cheese.
- Prepare butter mixture: In a small bowl, combine the melted butter, minced garlic, dried parsley, and shredded parmesan cheese. Stir the mixture thoroughly to blend all the flavors together.
- Brush rolls with butter mixture: Using a pastry brush, generously coat the tops of the rolls with the garlic butter mixture. Then sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the entire top surface of the rolls for extra melty cheese goodness.
- Bake rolls: Place the baking dish with the prepared rolls into the preheated oven. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the cheese has melted and is lightly browned on top, and the rolls are heated through and tender.
Notes
- Be careful not to cut completely through the rolls when making slits, so the cheese stays inside while baking.
- If you like a stronger garlic flavor, you can increase the minced garlic to 1.5 teaspoons.
- The rolls are best served warm right out of the oven for maximum gooeyness.
- You can substitute mozzarella string cheese with any mild melting cheese like provolone or mild cheddar sticks if preferred.
- Leftovers can be stored covered in the refrigerator and reheated in the oven to retain crispness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Hawaiian rolls, cheesy garlic rolls, baked cheese rolls, mozzarella cheese, garlic butter rolls, King’s Hawaiian rolls
