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Easy Garlic Parmesan Dinner Rolls Recipe

Easy Garlic Parmesan Dinner Rolls

Thawed frozen dinner rolls are brushed with a buttery garlic-Parmesan mixture before baking and finished with another layer of seasoned butter while warm. The result is a quick, golden, wonderfully savory bread side.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Rolls
  • 12 rolls Frozen, unbaked dinner rolls, thawed according to package directions
Garlic Parmesan Butter
  • 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 cloves Garlic cloves, finely minced
  • 1/4 cup Finely grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh parsley, finely chopped
  • 1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning, optional
  • 1 pinch Salt, optional, especially when using unsalted butter

Method
 

Step-by-Step
  1. Arrange the 12 thawed dinner rolls in a lightly greased 9-by-13-inch baking dish, leaving space between them for expansion. Cover the dish loosely and let the rolls rise at room temperature until they look noticeably puffy.
  2. Heat the oven to 350°F (175°C). While the oven heats, melt the butter and stir in the minced garlic, Parmesan, parsley, Italian seasoning, and optional salt.
  3. Brush about half of the garlic-Parmesan butter over the risen rolls. Make sure the tops receive an even coating so the garlic and cheese flavor reaches every roll.
  4. Bake for 15–20 minutes, or until the rolls are puffed and golden brown on top and fully cooked in the center. Keep an eye on them near the end because ovens and baking dishes can vary.
  5. Brush the remaining garlic-Parmesan butter over the hot rolls immediately after they come out of the oven. Add a little extra Parmesan and parsley if desired, then serve warm.

Notes

Freshly grated Parmesan melts and adheres better than shelf-stable powdered Parmesan. For stronger garlic flavor, gently warm the minced garlic in the melted butter for 1–2 minutes without browning it. Refrigerated biscuit or yeast-roll dough may be substituted, but baking time can vary by brand. For a softer finish, cover baked rolls with a clean towel for 5 minutes before serving.