Cheesy Hawaiian Roll Garlic Bread

🥖🧄 Cheesy Hawaiian Roll Garlic Bread – Sweet, Savory & Gooey

If you’re looking for a simple yet show-stopping appetizer or side dish, look no further than Cheesy Hawaiian Roll Garlic Bread. This recipe takes soft, slightly sweet Hawaiian rolls and transforms them into pull-apart, cheesy, garlicky perfection. With layers of mozzarella, cheddar, and rich butter-garlic flavor, this bread is a hit for family dinners, parties, or holiday gatherings.

Easy to make, requiring just one baking sheet and a few simple ingredients, it’s perfect for cooks of all skill levels. The combination of sweet rolls, savory cheese, and garlic butter creates a melt-in-your-mouth experience that will disappear fast — so be ready for seconds!


⭐ Why You’ll Love This Recipe

  • Soft and gooey – each pull-apart piece is loaded with cheese

  • Sweet meets savory – Hawaiian rolls bring a unique flavor contrast

  • Perfect for entertaining – easy to serve at parties or potlucks

  • Customizable – add herbs, bacon, or different cheeses for a twist

  • Quick & easy – prep in under 10 minutes, bake in 15


🛒 Ingredients

For the Cheesy Garlic Bread:

  • 1 pack (12-count) Hawaiian rolls

  • 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese

  • ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese

  • ½ cup unsalted butter, melted

  • 3 cloves garlic, minced (or 1 teaspoon garlic powder for convenience)

  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

  • Optional: 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs or oregano


🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Rolls

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

  2. Slice the Hawaiian rolls horizontally, but do not separate them completely — keep them attached for easy pull-apart baking.


Step 2: Make the Garlic Butter

  1. In a small bowl, combine melted butter, minced garlic, and optional herbs.

  2. Brush generously over the cut sides of the Hawaiian rolls. Make sure each layer gets coated with the garlic butter for maximum flavor.


Step 3: Layer the Cheese

  1. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella and cheddar evenly over the bottom half of the rolls.

  2. Place the top half back on, gently pressing down. Brush the top with a little more garlic butter if desired.


Step 4: Bake the Garlic Bread

  1. Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 10 minutes to allow the cheese to melt and the rolls to warm.

  2. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 5–7 minutes to slightly crisp the top and allow the cheese to bubble.