These cheesy garlic crescent rolls are warm, buttery, and filled with melty mozzarella cheese. They are easy to make with refrigerated crescent dough and make a delicious side dish, snack, or crowd-pleasing appetizer.
The golden rolls have a soft center, crispy edges, garlic butter flavor, and a gooey cheese pull in every bite.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
This recipe needs only a few simple ingredients and comes together quickly. The crescent dough bakes into flaky layers, while the cheese melts perfectly inside.
Serve these rolls with pasta, soup, salad, pizza night, or your favorite dipping sauce.
Recipe Information
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 12 to 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 8 rolls
Difficulty: Easy
Ingredients
1 tube refrigerated crescent roll dough
8 mozzarella cheese sticks
3 tablespoons butter, melted
2 cloves garlic, finely minced
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
½ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon black pepper
Chopped parsley, optional
Marinara sauce, optional for serving
Instructions
Prepare the Baking Pan
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with foil or parchment paper and lightly grease it.
Make the Garlic Butter
In a small bowl, stir together the melted butter, minced garlic, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, black pepper, and Parmesan cheese.
This mixture gives the crescent rolls their irresistible garlic bread flavor.
Fill the Crescent Rolls
Unroll the crescent dough and separate it into 8 triangles. Place one mozzarella cheese stick at the wide end of each triangle.
Roll the dough tightly around the cheese, starting from the wide end and rolling toward the pointed tip. Pinch the edges gently to help keep the cheese inside while baking.
Brush With Garlic Butter
Place the rolls seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet. Brush each roll generously with the garlic butter mixture.
Sprinkle a little extra Parmesan cheese over the tops for a golden, savory finish.
Bake Until Golden
Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, until the crescent rolls are puffed and golden brown.
Let them cool for 3 to 5 minutes before serving. The cheese inside will be very hot right out of the oven.
Tips for Perfect Cheese-Filled Rolls
Use cold mozzarella sticks straight from the refrigerator so they melt more slowly while the dough bakes.
Make sure to pinch the dough seams closed, especially near the sides of the cheese. If a little cheese leaks out, do not worry—it becomes crispy and delicious around the edges.
For a stronger garlic flavor, add an extra clove of minced garlic to the butter mixture.
Easy Variations
Add a few pepperoni slices with the mozzarella for pizza-style crescent rolls.
For a spicy version, sprinkle crushed red pepper flakes into the garlic butter.
You can also add a thin slice of cooked chicken, ham, or turkey inside each roll before baking.
Serving Suggestions
Serve cheesy garlic crescent rolls with warm marinara sauce, ranch dressing, garlic butter, or creamy Alfredo dip.
They are the perfect companion for spaghetti, lasagna, chicken soup, tomato soup, or a simple family dinner.
Storage and Reheating
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Reheat in the oven or air fryer at 350°F for a few minutes until hot and crispy again. Avoid overheating in the microwave, as the dough can become soft.
Final Thoughts
Cheesy garlic crescent rolls are simple, comforting, and always a hit. With flaky golden dough, buttery garlic flavor, and melted mozzarella in the middle, they are an easy recipe everyone will ask for again.