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Hawaiian Garlic Rolls Recipe

Hawaiian Garlic Rolls Recipe

This Hawaiian Garlic Rolls Recipe takes the classic sweet, fluffy rolls everyone loves and transforms them into a savory, buttery side dish. In just 20 minutes, you can serve a crowd-pleasing addition to any dinner that perfectly balances sweetness with rich garlic flavor.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 12 rolls
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 137
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 12 Hawaiian Rolls such as King’s Hawaiian or a store brand
  • 6 Tablespoons Butter melted
  • 4 cloves Garlic finely chopped
  • 2 Tablespoons Parsley finely chopped (optional)
  • Coarse Salt such as Maldon Sea Salt (optional)

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the melted butter, finely chopped garlic, and chopped parsley until well combined.
    6 Tablespoons Butter, 4 cloves Garlic, 2 Tablespoons Parsley
  3. Arrange the 12 Hawaiian rolls on a rimmed baking sheet. Using a serrated knife, cut a deep "X" into the top of each individual roll, being careful not to cut all the way through to the bottom.
    12 Hawaiian Rolls
  4. Slowly pour the garlic butter mixture over the rolls. Aim to get plenty of the butter and garlic bits inside the "X" cuts, allowing the excess to drip down the sides of the rolls.
  5. Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake uncovered for 7 to 10 minutes, or until the rolls are warmed through and the edges are golden brown.
  6. Remove from the oven and sprinkle with coarse salt if desired. Serve immediately while warm.
    Coarse Salt

Notes

Use a sharp serrated knife to make the cuts to prevent the soft bread from squishing while you slice. Don't skip the rimmed baking sheet, as it catches any butter that drips off the rolls.