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A close-up photo of a baking dish filled with golden brown garlic butter rolls. The rolls are round and fluffy, with a slight sheen from the melted garlic butter.

Garlic Butter Rolls

Traci Wennerholm
Indulge in the heavenly aroma of freshly baked garlic butter rolls. Perfect as a side dish or for any meal.
5 from 1 vote
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 25 minutes
Course Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 12 rolls
Calories 139 kcal

Equipment

  • pastry brush optional
  • 8x8 inch baking pan

Ingredients
  

  • 12 frozen bread rolls
  • 2-3 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon dried parsley
  • 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese optional

Instructions
 

  • Prepare the Baking Dish: Lightly coat an 8-inch or 9-inch square baking dish with nonstick cooking spray to prevent the rolls from sticking.
  • Arrange the Bread Dough: Evenly space the frozen bread dough in the prepared baking dish, ensuring they are spread out evenly.
  • Cover and Defrost: Spray a piece of plastic wrap with nonstick cooking spray and use it to cover the rolls in the baking dish. Allow the rolls to defrost on the counter, covered, for 2 to 3 hours. During this time, the rolls will thaw and rise, doubling in size.
  • Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • Bake the Rolls: Remove the plastic wrap from the baking dish and place it in the preheated oven. Bake the rolls for approximately 15-20 minutes or until they achieve a golden brown color and are cooked through.
  • Prepare the Garlic Butter: While the rolls are baking, melt the butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Once melted, add the minced garlic and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring constantly to prevent burning.
  • Brush with Garlic Butter: After baking, take the baking dish out of the oven and transfer it to a cooling rack. Using a pastry brush, generously apply the melted garlic butter sauce over the tops of the freshly baked rolls.
  • Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle chopped parsley and grated Parmesan cheese over the garlic butter rolls. Serve the rolls warm.

Notes

See notes in post for substitutions for dairy free, vegan and gluten free needs. 
Garlic butter rolls can be stored in an airtight container for several days or frozen. Reheat. 

Nutrition

Calories: 139kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 4gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 6mgSodium: 256mgPotassium: 58mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 69IUVitamin C: 0.4mgCalcium: 86mgIron: 2mg
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