Save to Pinterest Golden, flaky crescent rolls filled with gooey melted cheese and a touch of herbs, perfect as an appetizer or snack.
Ingredients
- Dough: 1 can (8 oz / 226 g) refrigerated crescent roll dough
- Cheese Filling: 120 g (4 oz) mozzarella cheese, cut into 8 cubes
- Cheese Filling: 40 g (1.5 oz) sharp cheddar cheese, cut into 8 cubes
- Cheese Filling: 1 tbsp fresh chives or parsley, finely chopped (optional)
- Cheese Filling: 1/2 tsp dried Italian herbs
- Topping: 1 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- Topping: 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- Topping: 1 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven:
- Preheat the oven to 190°C (375°F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare dough:
- Unroll the crescent roll dough and separate into 8 triangles.
- Add cheese:
- Place one cube of mozzarella and one cube of cheddar at the wide end of each triangle. Sprinkle with Italian herbs and chopped chives or parsley, if using.
- Roll:
- Roll up each triangle, starting at the wide end, and tuck the ends to seal the cheese inside.
- Arrange:
- Arrange the rolls on the prepared baking sheet, seam side down.
- Brush topping:
- Mix the melted butter and garlic powder. Brush the tops of the rolls with the mixture.
- Sprinkle cheese:
- Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese.
- Bake:
- Bake for 13–15 minutes, or until golden brown and puffed.
- Cool:
- Let cool 2–3 minutes before serving.
Save to Pinterest Required Tools
Baking sheet, Parchment paper, Pastry brush, Small bowl, Knife
Notes
For extra flavor, add a thin slice of ham or salami with the cheese. Swap mozzarella for brie or goat cheese for a twist. Serve with marinara or pesto for dipping. Best enjoyed warm.
Nutritional Information
Calories: 175, Total Fat: 10 g, Carbohydrates: 15 g, Protein: 6 g
Save to Pinterest These savory rolls are perfect for a quick snack or elegant appetizer and can be customized with your favorite cheeses and herbs.
Recipe FAQs
- → What cheeses are used in these bites?
Mozzarella and sharp cheddar cubes form the creamy, melted filling.
- → How do you prevent the rolls from opening while baking?
Secure ends by tucking and rolling tightly to seal the cheese inside the dough triangles.
- → Can I add herbs to the filling?
Yes, dried Italian herbs are sprinkled inside, and fresh chives or parsley are optional for extra flavor.
- → What topping is applied before baking?
A mixture of melted butter and garlic powder is brushed on top, followed by grated Parmesan cheese.
- → Are these bites best served hot or cold?
They are best enjoyed warm shortly after baking for optimal gooey texture and flavor.
- → Can other cheeses be substituted?
Substitutions like brie or goat cheese work well to vary the taste and texture.