Hawaiian Roll Parmesan Garlic Bread With Sweet Rolls and Garlic Butter

Prep a full 12-roll tray at once: the garlic-Parmesan filling can be mixed before baking, and leftovers keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Finish the rolls in the oven when needed for sweet, fluffy bread with a soft garlic-butter center and golden exterior.

Melted butter, olive oil, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, parsley, salt, and Parmesan make the filling. The butter melts into the Hawaiian rolls for a soft interior, while the olive oil helps form a crust outside. Deep cross-shaped cuts give the mixture places to settle inside each roll, and the remaining butter-oil mixture is brushed over the tops.

After stuffing, the rolls bake at 350 degrees for 10 to 15 minutes. Look for a golden-brown surface when they come out of the oven; that is the recipe's stated cue. The most likely problem is making cuts that are too shallow, which leaves less room for the Parmesan garlic mixture instead of distributing it through the roll.

Serve the rolls alongside soup or pasta, or use them as a lunch, appetizer, or snack. Optional mozzarella, provolone, herbs, peppers, pepperoni, or cooked proteins can shift the tray toward a more substantial meal without changing the basic garlic-bread method.