Description
These Cheesy Garlic Butter Rollups are a deliciously easy appetizer or snack featuring soft pizza dough rolled around melted mozzarella cheese, brushed with a flavorful garlic butter and baked to golden perfection. Perfect for sharing at parties or enjoying as a comforting treat.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Rollups
- 1 package pizza dough (about 13.8 oz)
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
For the Garlic Butter
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- Pinch of salt and pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to ensure it reaches the perfect temperature for baking the rollups evenly and achieving a golden crust.
- Prepare the dough: Roll out the pizza dough on a clean, lightly floured surface until it reaches an even thickness, making it easier to roll tightly and bake evenly.
- Add the cheese: Evenly sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese over the entire surface of the rolled-out dough to ensure every bite is cheesy.
- Make the garlic butter: In a small bowl, melt the unsalted butter and stir in the garlic powder, chopped fresh parsley, and a pinch of salt and pepper, creating a flavorful brushing mixture.
- Roll and seal: Starting from one edge, carefully roll the dough tightly around the cheese filling and seal the edges to prevent cheese from leaking during baking.
- Slice into pieces: Slice the rolled dough into 1-inch thick pieces, preparing them for individual bite-sized rollups.
- Arrange and brush: Place the rollup pieces in a greased baking dish, then generously brush the tops with the prepared garlic butter mixture to lock in flavor and add a beautiful golden finish.
- Bake: Bake the rollups in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until they are puffed up and golden brown to achieve a crispy exterior with melted cheese inside.
Notes
- You can substitute mozzarella with other cheeses like cheddar or provolone for a different flavor profile.
- Adding fresh minced garlic to the butter mix will enhance the garlic flavor if preferred.
- Serve warm with marinara sauce for dipping.
- Ensure the dough is rolled tightly to prevent cheese from oozing out during baking.
- These rollups can be prepared ahead and refrigerated before baking; just increase baking time slightly if baking from cold.
