Category: Food That Makes People Think You’ve Got Life Figured Out
Cheesy Garlic Butter Rollups combine classic garlic bread flavor with a gooey cheese center, all wrapped in soft bread and baked until golden. Each bite offers the perfect contrast of crispy exterior and melty interior, while the fresh parsley and trio of cheeses add irresistible richness. They’re easy to prepare in just 25 minutes and shine as an appetizer, snack, or complement to hearty soups. Enjoy with your favorite dipping sauces, from marinara to ranch, for a crowd-pleasing treat everyone will crave.
Cheesy Garlic Butter Rollups are the secret to winning over any crowd These hand held bites feature all the best flavors of garlic bread with bubbling cheese tucked inside a crispy golden shell Whenever I need a simple snack for a gathering or something to pair with soup these rollups come to the rescue
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Easy enough for kids to help make
A great way to use up extra bread
Ready in about twenty minutes
Perfect for dipping or enjoying solo
Melty centers with golden crusts
I first tried making these on a lazy Saturday afternoon and before I knew it my family had polished off every single one I now keep the ingredients on hand for any last minute entertaining
Ingredients
White or whole wheat sandwich bread: trimming off the crusts creates a soft even base and using fresh bread makes rolling easier
Mozzarella cheese: shredded for a melty pull every time look for low moisture whole milk mozzarella for the best stretch
Cheddar cheese: offers sharpness and color I like a medium or sharp block cheese shredded at home for more flavor
Parmesan cheese: optional for a tangy salty kick use freshly grated parmesan if possible for a richer taste
Unsalted butter: melted infuses richness and crisps up the outside choose high quality butter for best flavor
Garlic cloves: minced fresh garlic delivers loads of aromatic punch
Garlic powder: gives a double dose of savory garlic depth
Fresh parsley: chopped for herby brightness choose flat leaf parsley for better flavor or use dried in a pinch
Salt: enhances every layer of flavor use kosher or sea salt for more control
Your choice of dipping sauces: marinara garlic herb sauce ranch or spicy ketchup are all fun and tasty
Step-by-Step Instructions
Prepare the Oven:
Begin by setting your oven temperature to three seventy five degrees Fahrenheit or one ninety degrees Celsius Place a sheet of parchment paper or a silicone mat on a baking tray for easy clean up and even crisping
Flatten the Bread:
Take each slice of sandwich bread and use a rolling pin to gently press it out into an even thin sheet This step is crucial for easy rolling and helps the bread seal tightly around the filling
Assemble Cheese Filling:
Sprinkle a mixture of mozzarella and cheddar cheeses over the bottom third of every bread slice Starting at the cheese edge roll the bread into a tight log Press the seam to seal and if it is not sticking brush a little melted butter to help it hold
Mix the Garlic Butter:
In a small bowl combine melted unsalted butter with minced garlic garlic powder parsley and salt Stir thoroughly so the garlic and herbs are evenly distributed through the butter
Brush and Bake:
Arrange the rollups seam side down on your lined tray Brush each generously with the garlic herb butter to coat the entire surface Place tray in oven and bake between twelve and fifteen minutes until golden brown and crispy If using an air fryer heat to three sixty degrees Fahrenheit and cook rollups for about eight to ten minutes flipping them halfway for even color
Serve Hot:
Let your rollups rest for one minute out of the oven before serving so the cheese settles Serve warm with your dipping sauce of choice
You Must Know
High in kid appeal and easy to customize
Ideal for make ahead and reheating
Freezer friendly for up to two months
My favorite ingredient in these rollups has to be the mozzarella I love the way it melts into strings that stretch with every bite Reminds me of the first time I pulled these out of the oven and my kids actually applauded for a snack I made
Storage Tips
Keep leftover rollups in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days To reheat place in a toaster oven or conventional oven to bring back crispiness Avoid microwaving for longer than ten seconds or the bread may go tough
Ingredient Substitutions
Try whole grain or even gluten free bread if needed Swap cheddar for pepper jack or gouda for a fun twist Mix in cooked spinach or chopped sun dried tomatoes with the cheese for even more flavor
Serving Suggestions
Serve beside tomato soup as a fun alternative to grilled cheese Cut into bite sized pieces for appetizers at parties or offer a double batch for teenagers as movie night treats Dipping sauces are a must for extra flavor
A stack of cheesy garlic butter rollups.
