Cheesy Stuffed Garlic Bread Rolls 

These Cheesy Stuffed Garlic Bread Rolls are the ultimate crowd-pleaser—perfect for parties or game-day gatherings. Each bite-sized roll is filled with gooey mozzarella, baked to golden perfection, and brushed with a flavorful garlic-herb butter that makes them irresistibly delicious. What elevates this appetizer is the fun, customizable presentation: arrange the rolls into a football shape for Super Bowl parties or swap it up for a festive Christmas tree layout. And with convenience on your side using store-bought pizza dough, you’ll have these irresistible, buttery bites ready in under 40 minutes.

This recipe pairs wonderfully with warm marinara for dipping, making it an unforgettable, interactive snack your guests won’t be able to resist. 

Ingredients

• For the Rolls:
  
  

  • 16–19 oz store-bought pizza dough
    
    

  • 8 mozzarella string cheese sticks, cut into 1-inch pieces (or substitute 32 Land O Lakes Creamy Italian Blend Cheese Cubes)
    
    

  • ½ tbsp milk or 1 egg (for brushing)
    
    

  • Flaky sea salt (optional)
    
    

• For the Garlic Herb Butter:
  
  

  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
    
    

  • ¼ cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
    
    

  • 2 small cloves garlic, minced (or 1 large clove)
    
    

  • 1 tbsp chopped parsley
    
    

  • 1 tbsp chopped basil
    
    

  • Salt & pepper, to taste
    
    

• To Serve:
  
  

  • 1 slice cheese (mozzarella, provolone, cheddar—for decorative “laces”)
    
    

  • Warm marinara sauce
    
    

Directions

1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
   
   

2. Divide dough into 32 pieces and flatten each into a small rectangle. Place a piece of cheese in the center, then seal into a ball.
   
   

3. Arrange dough balls seam-side down into a football shape on the baking sheet, or any shape you desire. 

4. Brush with milk or egg, sprinkle with flaky salt if using, and bake for 18 minutes. Then broil for 2–3 minutes until golden brown.
   
   

5. While the rolls cool slightly, whisk together butter, Parmesan, garlic, parsley, basil, salt, and pepper. Brush this over the warm rolls.
   
   

6. Cut a slice of cheese into thin strips and place them on top to resemble football laces (optional).
   
   

7. Serve warm with marinara sauce for dunking.
   
   

Nutrients (per roll)

• Calories: 54 kcal
  
  

• Carbohydrates: 7 g
  
  

• Protein: 2 g
  
  

• Fat: 2 g
  
  

• Saturated Fat: 1 g
  
  

• Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2 g
  
  

• Monounsaturated Fat: 0.5 g
  
  

• Trans Fat: 0.1 g
  
  

• Cholesterol: 5 mg
  
  

• Sodium: 123 mg
  
  

• Potassium: 5 mg
  
  

• Fiber: 0.2 g
  
  

• Sugar: 1 g
  
  

• Vitamin A: 70 IU
  
  

• Vitamin C: 0.2 mg
  
  

• Calcium: 13 mg
  
  

• Iron: 0.4 mg