Garlic crescent rolls are an easy recipe that comes together quickly using refrigerated crescent roll dough and a simple garlic butter topping. They bake up golden brown with garlic and Italian seasoning, and you can add a little extra Parmesan on top if you like. They're a simple, flavorful option for weeknight dinners, holidays, or anytime you want an easy garlic bread-style side.
This is a delicious way to dress up original crescent rolls without a lot of extra work, and they pair well with everything from pasta to soups and casseroles.
Why You'll Love This Recipe
- Uses simple ingredients and refrigerated crescent roll dough
- Comes together quickly with very little prep
- The garlic butter adds extra flavor without being overpowering
- Bakes up golden brown and soft on the inside
- Works well as an appetizer or an easy side dish
Ingredients You'll Need
- Pillsbury crescent rolls
- Butter, melted
- Garlic powder
- Italian seasoning
- Parmesan cheese
How to Make Garlic Crescent Rolls
- Preheat the oven according to the instructions on the crescent roll dough package. Line a baking sheet or cookie sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- Unroll the crescent roll dough and separate it into triangles. Starting at the widest end, roll each triangle up toward the narrow tip to form the classic crescent shape.
- Place the crescent rolls on the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each one.
- In a small bowl, stir together the melted butter, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning.
- Brush the garlic butter generously over the tops of the crescent rolls.
- Sprinkle Parmesan cheese evenly over the rolls for extra flavor.
- Bake according to the package directions, until the rolls are golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove from the oven and serve warm.
Quick Tips
- Use parchment paper to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier
- Brush the garlic butter on right before baking for the best flavor
- For a cheesy garlic variation, add extra parmesan cheese after baking
- These can also be made in an air fryer or toaster oven using adjusted cooking times
Storage
Store leftover garlic crescent rolls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven or toaster oven until warmed through.
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📖 Recipe
Garlic Crescent Rolls
Ingredients
- 8 ounces can of crescent dough - refrigerated dough
- 3 tablespoons butter - melted
- 1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 tablespoons Parmesan Cheese - grated
Instructions
- Preheat the oven according to the crescent roll dough package instructions. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Unroll the crescent roll dough and separate into triangles. Starting at the widest end, roll each triangle toward the narrow tip to form a crescent shape.
- Place the crescent rolls on the prepared baking sheet.
- In a small bowl, stir together the melted butter, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning.
- Brush the garlic butter mixture evenly over the crescent rolls.
- Sprinkle parmesan cheese over the tops.
- Bake according to package directions until the rolls are golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and serve warm.
Notes
- These can be baked on a parchment-lined baking sheet for easy cleanup.
- Adjust baking time slightly if using a toaster oven or air fryer.
- For extra flavor, add more parmesan cheese after baking.
Nutrition
Nutritional information is an estimate based on third-party calculations. Actual values may vary due to ingredients, measurements, and serving sizes.
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