Cheesy Garlic Butter Rollups
Introduction
These Cheesy Garlic Butter Crescent Rollups are the ultimate comfort food snack — golden, buttery, and stuffed with gooey mozzarella and parmesan. They’re quick to prepare with refrigerated crescent dough, making them perfect for weeknight appetizers, party platters, or a cozy side dish with pasta.
Ingredients
1 can refrigerated crescent roll dough
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
½ cup shredded parmesan cheese
4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
½ tsp Italian seasoning
¼ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper
Marinara sauce, for dipping (optional)
Instructions
Step 1: Prep
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step 2: Make Garlic Butter
In a small bowl, combine melted butter, garlic, parsley, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
Step 3: Assemble Rollups
Unroll crescent dough and separate into triangles.
Brush each triangle lightly with garlic butter.
Sprinkle mozzarella and parmesan evenly over each triangle.
Roll up from the wide end toward the point.
Step 4: Bake
Place rollups on prepared sheet, spaced apart.
Brush tops with remaining garlic butter.
Bake 10–12 minutes, until golden brown and cheese is bubbly.
Step 5: Serve
Serve warm, with marinara sauce for dipping if desired.
Time & Yield
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Bake Time: 12 minutes
Total Time: ~22 minutes
Yield: 8 rollups
Calories: ~210 kcal each
Tips & Tricks
Use fresh mozzarella for extra gooey centers.
Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for heat.
Swap parsley for basil or oregano for variety.
Store leftovers in the fridge and reheat in the oven for crispiness.
Variations
Pizza Rollups: Add pepperoni slices before rolling.
Spinach & Cheese: Mix in chopped spinach with the cheese.
Four‑Cheese Rollups: Use a blend of mozzarella, parmesan, cheddar, and provolone.
Garlic Knot Style: Tie dough strips into knots instead of rolling.
Serving Suggestions
Serve as a side with pasta or lasagna.
Pair with soup for a cozy meal.
Arrange on a party platter with dipping sauces.
FAQs
Q: Can I make these ahead of time?
A: Yes, assemble and refrigerate, then bake fresh when ready.
Q: Can I freeze them?
A: Bake first, then freeze. Reheat in oven for best texture.
Q: Can I use puff pastry instead of crescent dough?
A: Absolutely — it will give a flakier, bakery‑style rollup.
Conclusion
These Cheesy Garlic Butter Rollups are quick, versatile, and irresistibly delicious. With their buttery garlic flavor and melty cheese center, they’re bound to become a go‑to recipe for snacks, sides, and entertaining.