If you haven't tried turning a pack of sweet rolls into Hawaiian Roll Garlic Bread yet, you are missing out on the best kitchen hack of the year. Max calls this "the sticky cheesy bread" because we brush it with so much garlic butter that it gets incredibly golden and sticky in the oven. The contrast between the soft, sweet rolls and the savory, salty garlic cheese filling is honestly dangerous; we polished off the whole tray in ten minutes flat.
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- Why You Will Love This Hawaiian Roll Garlic Bread
- How To Make Hawaiian Roll Garlic Bread
- What Pairs Well With Hawaiian Roll Garlic Bread
- Hawaiian Roll Garlic Bread Variations
- Equipment
- Storage / Make Ahead / Serving Tips
- Top Tips for Best Hawaiian Roll Garlic Bread
- Hawaiian Roll Garlic Bread FAQs
- The Best Side Dish for Any Night
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Why You Will Love This Hawaiian Roll Garlic Bread
You will love this recipe because it transforms a humble grocery store staple into a restaurant-quality appetizer. It takes the viral TikTok trend and perfects it by stuffing cheese deep between the rolls so every single bite is gooey. It is faster than making dough from scratch and guarantees that perfect "cheese pull" that makes everyone at the table gasp.
How To Make Hawaiian Roll Garlic Bread
The trick here is to keep the rolls connected. We make deep cuts between the rolls without slicing all the way through, creating little pockets. Then, we stuff those pockets with plenty of mozzarella and drench the whole thing in a homemade herb garlic butter. It bakes until the tops are crispy and brown while the inside stays fluffy and melty.
Hawaiian Roll Garlic Bread Ingredients
The Bread & Filling
- 1 package (12 count) Hawaiian sweet rolls
- 8 oz mozzarella cheese; block style (shredded yourself melts best)
- ¼ cup parmesan cheese; grated
The Garlic Butter Glaze
- ½ cup unsalted butter; melted
- 4 cloves garlic; minced very fine
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley; chopped
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 pinch red pepper flakes (optional)
Step by Step Method
Prep the Oven
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil for easy cleanup.
Cut the Rolls
- Remove the rolls from the package but keep them attached in one big slab.
- Use a serrated knife to cut slits between the rows of rolls, going about ¾ of the way down; do not cut all the way through to the bottom.
Stuff the Cheese
- Shred your mozzarella cheese from a block for the best melt.
- Stuff the shredded cheese generously into the cuts you made between the rolls; really pack it in there.
Make the Garlic Butter
- In a small bowl, whisk together the melted butter, minced garlic, chopped parsley, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
Brush and Bake
- Brush the garlic butter mixture generously over the tops and sides of the rolls, letting it drip into the crevices.
- Sprinkle the grated parmesan over the top.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes until the tops are golden brown and the cheese is bubbly.
Serve
- Serve immediately while hot; serve with extra garlic butter or marinara for dipping if you like.
MAX’S REACTION
"Mom, look! The cheese stretches longer than my arm! It tastes like a donut and a pizza had a baby. Can I have the corner piece?"
What Pairs Well With Hawaiian Roll Garlic Bread
This bread is rich enough to be a meal on its own, but we love serving it alongside a big bowl of tomato soup or spicy chili. It is also the ultimate side for a pasta night; use it to sop up extra sauce. For game days, we just put the tray on the table with a bowl of warm marinara sauce and let people tear it apart.
Hawaiian Roll Garlic Bread Variations
Bacon Ranch
Mix a tablespoon of dry ranch seasoning into the butter and stuff crumbled cooked bacon in with the cheese. It gives it a savory, smoky kick that is amazing.
Spicy Jalapeño
Add diced pickled jalapeños into the cheese pockets before baking. The heat cuts through the sweetness of the bread perfectly.
Pesto Twist
Spread a thin layer of basil pesto inside the cuts before stuffing the cheese. It turns it into an Italian-style tear-and-share bread.
Air Fryer Method
If you want Hawaiian roll garlic bread air fryer style, place the prepared rolls in the basket (you might need to cut the slab in half) and air fry at 350°F for 6–8 minutes.
Equipment
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
- Serrated bread knife
- Pastry brush (silicone works best)
- Small mixing bowl
- Mom Tip: Use a serrated knife and a gentle sawing motion so you don't squish the soft bread while cutting the slits.
Storage / Make Ahead / Serving Tips
Reheating
These are definitely best fresh. If you have leftovers, wrap them in foil and reheat in a 350°F oven for 10 minutes. Do not microwave them or the bread will get chewy and tough.
Make Ahead
You can assemble the rolls with cheese and butter up to 4 hours in advance. Cover them tightly with plastic wrap and keep them in the fridge, then bake when you are ready to eat.
Cheese Choice
Always grate your own mozzarella if you can. The pre-shredded bags have a powder coating that stops the cheese from melting into that stringy, gooey texture we want.
Top Tips for Best Hawaiian Roll Garlic Bread
The most important tip is to watch the garlic. Since sweet rolls have a high sugar content, they can brown very quickly. If the tops are getting dark before the cheese is melted, loosely tent a piece of foil over the top for the last few minutes of baking. Also, don't be shy with the butter; dry rolls are sad rolls.
Hawaiian Roll Garlic Bread FAQs
Can I use frozen rolls?
It works best with fresh, shelf-stable sweet rolls. Frozen dough would need to be fully baked first before adding the garlic butter and cheese.
Is this the Britscookin recipe?
This is our version of the viral Cheesy Hawaiian roll garlic bread britscookin made famous. We added a bit more garlic and fresh herbs for extra flavor.
Can I use garlic powder?
Fresh garlic has the best punch, but you can substitute 1 teaspoon of garlic powder if that is all you have. It will have a milder flavor.
Why is my bread soggy?
If you pour too much butter inside the cracks, the bottom can get soggy. Brush the top heavily and just let a little seep in; the cheese should fill the cracks.
The Best Side Dish for Any Night
This recipe has saved us on so many busy weeknights when the main dish was boring and we needed something exciting to save dinner. We hope you love this Hawaiian Roll Garlic Bread as much as we do. If you are looking for more comfort food baking, try our cozy Banana Bread Cinnamon Rolls for breakfast, the moist Blueberry Coffee Cake for brunch, or our savory Eggs Benedict Casserole for a weekend treat.
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Hawaiian Roll Garlic Bread
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Preheat oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cut deep slits between the rolls without slicing all the way through.
- Stuff the shredded mozzarella cheese into the cuts between the rolls.
- Whisk melted butter, minced garlic, parsley, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Brush the butter mixture generously over the rolls and top with parmesan.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes until golden brown and cheese is melted.
- Serve hot, optionally with extra garlic butter or marinara for dipping.
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