Description
Garlic butter cheesy crescent rolls combine savory herbs with melted cheese in a quick comfort dish. Pillowy pastry edges complement rich inner layers, promising delightful moments for hungry families sharing warm weekend meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (8-count) can refrigerated crescent roll dough
- 4 mozzarella string cheese sticks, cut in half
- 3 tbsps (45 ml) unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
- ½ tsp (2.5 ml) Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp (2.5 ml) parsley (fresh or dried)
- ¼ tsp (1.25 ml) salt
- ¼ tsp (1.25 ml) black pepper
Instructions
- Preparation: Ignite the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper for effortless cooking and pristine release.
- Garlic Infusion: Whisk melted butter with finely chopped garlic, Italian seasoning, fresh parsley, salt, and black pepper in a compact mixing vessel to create a robust flavor foundation.
- Dough Crafting: Unfurl the crescent dough and segment into triangular portions. Nestle a substantial mozzarella chunk at the broad end of each triangle, then meticulously roll into compact crescents, sealing edges to contain the molten cheese core.
- Seasoning and Assembly: Position the filled crescents on the prepared sheet with strategic spacing. Lavish each roll with the aromatic garlic butter elixir, ensuring complete coverage. Dust generously with Parmesan cheese to amplify the savory profile.
- Baking and Transformation: Slide the baking sheet into the heated oven for 10-12 minutes. Monitor closely as the crescents evolve into a golden-brown landscape with bubbling cheese escaping through delicate crevices. Once achieved, extract from the oven and allow a momentary cooling period.
- Serving Suggestion: Present the warm crescents accompanied by a vibrant marinara dipping sauce, creating an irresistible appetizer that promises to captivate taste buds and spark culinary conversation.
Notes
- Cheese Placement Strategy: Position mozzarella chunk at the wide triangle end to ensure even melting and prevent cheese leakage during baking.
- Butter Brushing Technique: Apply garlic butter generously and evenly across crescent rolls to maximize flavor infusion and achieve golden-brown exterior.
- Temperature Precision: Monitor oven closely during 10-12 minute baking window to prevent over-browning and maintain perfect crispy texture.
- Serving Recommendation: Let rolls rest briefly after baking to allow cheese to stabilize and prevent burning, enhancing overall eating experience.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Appetizer, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg