Garlic Parmesan Rolls baked in a skillet are perfectly crispy on the outside and soft and fluffy on the inside. These golden brown rolls are the perfect side dish to just about any meal and are ready to hit the table in just 30 minutes!
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Is there anything better than the beautiful smell of freshly baked bread? Maybe not. My family loves warm rolls, and then they’re made with garlic, Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, and melted butter; they are turned into something irresistible.
You are going to love this Parmesan skillet rolls recipe, too. I make them with a store-bought shortcut of frozen dinner rolls. There’s very little prep since we are not making homemade dough with yeast and flour.
This effortless recipe is going to make you look like a rock star in the kitchen. All you do is thaw the dough, melt the butter, toss in the cheese and herbs, then bake. The result? Perfectly baked, buttery rolls that are soft, warm, and ready to devour!
Ingredients Needed To Make These Buttery Rolls
- Frozen Dinner Rolls – I use Rhodes.
- Butter
- Garlic Powder
- Italian Herb Blend
- Parmesan – grate the cheese yourself for the best flavor and texture.
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Tips For Making Garlic Parmesan Skillet Rolls
- If you don’t have a cast-iron skillet, you can use a baking dish instead.
- For softer rolls, cover the skillet with foil before baking.
- Add some chopped parsley, rosemary, or thyme to the butter mixture for even more flavor.
- These Garlic Parmesan Skillet Rolls can be prepared ahead of time and reheated in the oven before serving.
More Yummy Bread Recipes:
- Zucchini Cheese Quick Bread
- Creamed Corn Cornbread Muffins
- Puff Pastry Cheese Straws
- Quick And Easy Beer Bread
Often Asked Questions And Answers
Yes, you sure can. Shredded cheddar or mozzarella cheese would work well in this recipe.
Yes, just know that minced garlic will give a more intense flavor.
Yes, you can make this recipe vegan by using vegan butter and vegan Parmesan cheese.
What To Serve With Garlic Parmesan Rolls?
These rolls are one of my favorite things to serve for family dinners and a must for Sunday supper, Thanksgiving, and Christmas celebrations. Here are a few ways I like to serve them:
- Weeknight meals: with Crock Pot Chicken Thighs, Lasagna Spinach Roll-ups, Easy Homemade Spaghetti Sauce or Crock Pot Hawaiian Meatballs, and a green salad with homemade dressing.
- Sunday supper: with Slow Cooker Balsamic Glazed Pork Roast or Brown Sugar Mustard Baked Ham, Southern Candied Yams, Skillet Green Beans, and Fresh Tomato Salad.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 12 frozen dinner rolls (I use Rhodes)
- ½ stick butter – melted
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon dried italian herb blend
- 3 Tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ teaspoon salt – optional
Instructions
- Lightly butter the bottom of a cast iron skillet. Place dinner rolls in skillet. Let rolls thaw until doubled in size – according to package directions.
- Heat oven to 400 degrees.
- Melt butter in microwave safe dish. Once melted, add garlic, herbs and salt. Stir to combine. Brush butter mixture over rolls.
- Bake for 10 minutes. Take rolls out of oven and sprinkle on cheese. Return to oven and bake until done, approximately 5 more minutes.
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Notes
- If you don’t have a cast-iron skillet, you can use a baking dish instead.
- For softer rolls, cover the skillet with foil before baking.
- Add some chopped parsley, rosemary, or thyme to the butter mixture for even more flavor.
- These Garlic Parmesan Skillet Rolls can be prepared ahead of time and reheated in the oven before serving.
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This post was originally published in March, 2015, and updated in May, 2023.
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So happy you liked the recipe!
Have a wonderful week, June.
~Donya
What can you substitute for an iron skillet?
Diane, you can use a metal pie pan or a baking sheet. Hope this helps.
Have a great day!
These rolls look amazing. They’d be great with my authentic Italian meatball recipe! I’ll have to link to these rolls. Great job Donya.
I love Rhodes frozen dinner rolls and this recipe should only make the even better. Thanks!