Garlic Butter Parmesan Rolls Recipe

Introduction

These Garlic Butter Parmesan Rolls are soft, fluffy, and loaded with rich roasted garlic and gooey mozzarella. Perfect as a comforting side or a savory snack, they combine classic flavors with a tender, buttery dough that’s sure to impress your family and friends.

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup whole milk, lightly warmed
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1 envelope (2 1/4 teaspoons) active dry yeast or instant yeast
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and lightly cooled
• 1 large egg, room temperature
• 1 large egg yolk, room temperature
• 2 cups all purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 4 heads of garlic, tops cut off to expose the individual cloves
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
• 1/4 cup chopped parsley
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, preferably thick-cut
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted
• 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
• 1 tablespoon freshly grated parmesan cheese, plus more for garnish
• 1-2 teaspoons minced garlic

Instructions

1. Step 1: Warm the milk to about 110°F. In a stand mixer bowl, combine the warmed milk, sugar, and sprinkle yeast on top. Let sit undisturbed for 7-10 minutes to activate the yeast, until bubbly if using active dry yeast. Skip waiting if using instant yeast.
2. Step 2: Add melted butter, egg, egg yolk, flour, and salt. Attach the dough hook to the mixer and knead on medium speed for 6-8 minutes until dough is smooth and coming together. Add a tablespoon of flour if sticky. Alternatively, knead by hand for 10 minutes on a floured surface.
3. Step 3: Shape dough into a ball and place in a greased large bowl. Cover tightly with plastic wrap and a kitchen towel. Let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1-2 hours.
4. Step 4: While dough rises, prepare the roasted garlic filling. Preheat oven to 400°F. Peel and discard outer paper of garlic bulbs. Place bulbs cut-side up in a foil-lined small baking dish. Drizzle with olive oil, tent with foil, and roast for 30-40 minutes until cloves are soft and golden. Cool enough to handle, then squeeze cloves out of their skins and set aside.
5. Step 5: Punch down the dough and roll out on a floured surface into a 13×8 inch rectangle.
6. Step 6: In a food processor, blend roasted garlic cloves until paste-like. Spread softened butter over dough, leaving a small margin around edges. Spread garlic paste evenly, sprinkle chopped parsley, salt, and pepper. Top with shredded mozzarella and gently pat it into the mixture.
7. Step 7: Roll the dough tightly into a log starting from the long side, seam side down. Stretch gently if needed and pinch edges to seal. Optionally trim ends for even rolls.
8. Step 8: Cut the log into 9 equal pieces using a sharp knife or unscented floss.
9. Step 9: Line a 9×9 inch baking dish with parchment paper. Place rolls cut side up and cover with plastic wrap and a towel. Let rise again in a warm place until puffy, about 1-2 hours.
10. Step 10: Preheat oven to 350°F. Remove coverings and bake rolls for 30-35 minutes until golden brown.
11. Step 11: While rolls bake, mix melted butter, chopped parsley, parmesan, and minced garlic in a small bowl. Set aside.
12. Step 12: When rolls are done, brush immediately with garlic butter topping and garnish with extra parmesan. Serve warm.

Tips & Variations

• Use fresh warm milk to help activate your yeast better and speed up the rising time.
• For extra flavor, substitute half of the mozzarella with provolone or fontina cheese.
• If you don’t have a food processor, mash roasted garlic with a fork until smooth.
• Glove up when spreading the garlic butter to avoid sticky hands and stronger garlic smell.
• Add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the garlic butter topping for a subtle kick.

Storage

Store leftover rolls in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or freeze for up to 1 month. To reheat, warm them in a 350°F oven for 10-15 minutes until soft and heated through. Avoid microwaving to keep the crust from becoming soggy.

How to Serve

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I make the dough without a stand mixer?

Yes, you can knead the dough by hand on a lightly floured surface for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.

Can I use pre-minced garlic instead of roasting fresh garlic?

While you can substitute pre-minced garlic, roasting fresh garlic brings out a sweeter, milder flavor that’s key to this recipe’s richness.

Garlic Butter Parmesan Rolls Recipe

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• Author: Harry
• Total Time: 3 hours 30 minutes
• Yield: 9 rolls 1x

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Description

These Garlic Butter Parmesan Rolls are soft, flavorful, and loaded with roasted garlic, melted cheese, and a buttery parmesan topping. Perfect as a savory side or appetizer, these homemade rolls have a tender crumb enriched by whole milk and eggs, and are packed with a delicious garlic butter cheese filling that will delight any bread lover.

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Ingredients

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Dough

• 1/2 cup whole milk, lightly warmed
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1 envelope (2 1/4 teaspoons) active dry yeast or instant yeast
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and lightly cooled
• 1 large egg, room temperature
• 1 large egg yolk, room temperature
• 2 cups all purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt

Roasted Garlic

• 4 heads of garlic, tops cut off to expose the individual cloves
• 1 tablespoon olive oil

Filling

• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
• 1/4 cup chopped parsley
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, preferably thick-cut

Topping

• 2 tablespoons butter, melted
• 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
• 1 tablespoon freshly grated parmesan cheese, plus more for garnish
• 1–2 teaspoons minced garlic

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Instructions

1. Activate yeast: Warm the whole milk to about 110°F. In a stand mixer bowl, combine warm milk, sugar, and sprinkle the yeast on top. Let it sit undisturbed for 7-10 minutes until bubbly if using active dry yeast. For instant yeast, skip this step.
2. Make dough: Add melted butter, egg, egg yolk, flour, and salt to the yeast mixture. Attach dough hook and knead on medium speed for 6-8 minutes until smooth. Add flour one tablespoon at a time if dough sticks. Alternatively, knead by hand on floured surface for 10 minutes.
3. First rise: Shape dough into a ball and place in a greased large bowl. Cover tightly with plastic wrap and a kitchen towel. Let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, 1-2 hours.
4. Roast garlic: Preheat oven to 400°F. Peel off papery garlic bulb outer layers. Place bulbs cut side up in a foil-lined small baking dish. Drizzle olive oil over garlic and tent with foil. Roast for 30-40 minutes until cloves are golden and tender. Let cool and extract softened cloves from skins.
5. Prepare dough for filling: Punch down the risen dough and turn it onto a lightly floured surface. Roll out into a 13×8 inch rectangle.
6. Make filling: Pulse roasted garlic cloves in a food processor until paste forms. Spread softened butter evenly over dough, leaving edges clear. Spread garlic paste over butter, then sprinkle chopped parsley, salt, and pepper. Evenly distribute mozzarella cheese on top and gently pat it in.
7. Roll dough: Roll dough tightly from long side into a log with seam down. Stretch log gently if needed and pinch to seal edges. Optionally trim ends for even rolls.
8. Slice rolls: Cut log crosswise into 9 equal pieces using a sharp knife or unwaxed floss.
9. Second rise: Line a 9×9 inch baking dish with parchment. Place rolls cut side up, cover tightly with plastic wrap and towel, and let rise in warm place until puffy, 1-2 hours.
10. Bake rolls: Preheat oven to 350°F. Remove coverings and bake rolls for 30-35 minutes until golden brown.
11. Prepare topping: Combine melted butter, chopped parsley, parmesan, and minced garlic in a small bowl. Stir well and set aside.
12. Finish rolls: Immediately after baking, brush rolls generously with the garlic parmesan butter topping. Garnish with extra grated parmesan if desired. Serve warm.

Notes

• Use thick-cut shredded mozzarella for best melty, gooey texture in rolls.
• If you don’t have a stand mixer, knead the dough by hand on a floured surface.
• Roasting garlic ahead can be done 1 day prior; store cloves wrapped in fridge.
• Kneading and proofing times may vary depending on kitchen temperature.
• For extra cheesy rolls, sprinkle some mozzarella inside the roll log before slicing.
• Use parchment paper in baking dish to prevent leakage and for easy cleanup.
• Serve rolls warm for best flavor and texture.

• Prep Time: 25 minutes
• Cook Time: 35 minutes
• Category: Bread, Appetizer
• Method: Baking
• Cuisine: American, Italian-inspired

Keywords: garlic rolls, cheesy garlic bread, parmesan rolls, homemade bread, roasted garlic rolls, garlic butter rolls, appetizer rolls, mozzarella rolls