When it comes to hosting game nights, the focus is often on the games. But let’s be honest, the snacks you serve can make or break the experience. If you’re looking to impress your guests with something irresistibly tasty yet easy to whip up, these Garlic Cream Cheese Hawaiian Rolls are your answer. This recipe combines the sweetness of Hawaiian rolls with a rich, garlicky cream cheese filling, topped off with a golden, buttery crust. Here’s how to make them:
Ingredients
For the Rolls:
- 12 count Hawaiian sweet rolls
Garlic Cream Cheese Filling:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 2 tbsp green onion, diced
- 1 tbsp parsley, chopped
- 1 tsp garlic, minced
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp sugar
Garlic Butter:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tbsp parsley, chopped
- 1 tsp garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp salt
Garnish:
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
Directions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, combine all ingredients for the garlic cream cheese filling until well blended.
- Transfer the filling into a piping bag and set aside.
- In another bowl, mix together the garlic butter ingredients and set this aside as well.
- Make crosscuts halfway into each roll, ensuring they stay connected at the base.
- Pipe the garlic cream cheese filling into the crosscuts of each roll.
- Brush the rolls with the prepared garlic butter.
- Place the rolls on the middle rack of your preheated oven and bake for 13-15 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and the tops are golden brown.
- Once baked, top the rolls with the remaining garlic butter and sprinkle with parmesan cheese.
- Serve warm and watch them disappear!
Nutritional Information
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cooking Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Calories: 350 kcal per serving
- Servings: 12
These Garlic Cream Cheese Hawaiian Rolls are not only a delight to taste but are also visually appealing, making them a perfect addition to your game night spread. They’re simple to make and even easier to enjoy. Give this recipe a try, and your guests might just remember the snacks more fondly than the score of the game!
Garlic Cream Cheese Hawaiian Rolls
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 12 1x
Description
These Garlic Cream Cheese Hawaiian Rolls combine the sweet, fluffy texture of Hawaiian bread with a rich, savory filling of garlic and cream cheese, accented by hints of parsley and green onion. The buttery garlic topping adds a delightful crisp to the rolls, making them irresistible straight out of the oven.Ideal for parties or as a comforting snack, these rolls are not only easy to prepare but also perfectly sized for sharing. The combination of creamy cheese and aromatic garlic ensures that each bite is
Ingredients
12 count Hawaiian sweet rolls
Garlic Cream Cheese Filling:
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
2 tbsp green onion, diced
1 tbsp parsley, chopped
1 tsp garlic, minced
1 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp sugar
Garlic Butter:
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
1 tbsp parsley, chopped
1 tsp garlic, minced
1/2 tsp salt
Garnish:
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
In a bowl, mix all the ingredients for the garlic cream cheese filling until well combined.
Transfer the filling to a piping bag and set aside.
Mix together the ingredients for the garlic butter and set aside.
Make crosscuts halfway into each roll, dividing them into 4 connected pieces.
Fill the crosscuts with the garlic cream cheese filling.
Brush on the garlic butter and place on the middle rack of the preheated oven.
Bake for 13-15 minutes or until the filling is melted and the tops are golden brown.
Once baked, top with remaining garlic butter and some parmesan cheese.
Serve while warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes