Description
Cheesy Stuffed Garlic Hawaiian Rolls invite comfort and flavor into your kitchen with their irresistible blend of sweet bread and savory filling. Gooey melted cheese and fragrant garlic create a delightful fusion that brings warmth to any gathering, promising a memorable bite that leaves guests craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 12 Hawaiian rolls
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 8 ounces (226 grams) unsalted butter, room temperature
Aromatic and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 2 whole bulbs garlic
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
Additional Ingredients:
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (180 degrees Celsius), preparing a baking sheet for the stuffed rolls.
- Slice the entire garlic bulbs horizontally, exposing the cloves, and drizzle olive oil evenly across the cut surfaces.
- Reassemble the garlic bulbs and encase completely in aluminum foil, creating a tight seal to trap moisture and flavor.
- Roast the wrapped garlic for 45 minutes, allowing the cloves to caramelize and become golden brown and tender.
- Remove garlic from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes to cool slightly and prevent burning when handling.
- Gently squeeze the soft, roasted garlic cloves from their papery skin into a mixing bowl, ensuring no hard pieces remain.
- Incorporate softened butter, finely chopped fresh parsley, and a pinch of salt into the roasted garlic, mashing and blending until a smooth, fragrant mixture forms.
- Carefully create a vertical pocket in each Hawaiian roll, slicing without cutting completely through the bread.
- Generously fill each roll’s pocket with the roasted garlic butter mixture and layer in a thick slice of mozzarella cheese.
- Arrange the stuffed rolls on the prepared baking sheet and loosely cover with aluminum foil to prevent excessive browning.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, until the rolls are warmed through and the cheese melts into a gooey, inviting texture.
- Remove from the oven and serve immediately while the rolls are warm and the cheese is perfectly melted.
Notes
- Roast whole garlic bulbs in foil for maximum flavor infusion and caramelization before preparing the rolls.
- Handle Hawaiian rolls gently when creating a pocket for stuffing to prevent tearing or breaking.
- Use freshly squeezed roasted garlic for a rich, mellow flavor that transforms the entire dish.
- Ensure mozzarella is generously distributed inside each roll for maximum cheese pull and gooey texture.
- Cover rolls with foil during baking to prevent excessive browning and maintain soft bread consistency.
- Serve immediately after baking to enjoy the melted cheese and warm, aromatic garlic butter.
- Prep Time: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 285 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 280 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg