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Easy Cheesy-Stuffed Garlic Butter Crescent Rolls Recipe

5 from 4 votes
By Katie
April 9, 2026
133 comments
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These Cheesy Stuffed Garlic Butter Crescent Rolls are a simple appetizer, brushed with homemade garlic herb butter, filled with mozzarella cheese, rolled up, and baked! There’s nothing better than carbs and cheese!

Last week I made these Cheesy Stuffed Garlic Butter Crescent Rolls as a little afternoon snack and mama-mia were they good. Carbs and cheese, ya’ll! This is almost like a stuffed crust pizza minus the pizza part.

Cheese Stuffed Garlic Butter Crescents


 

This recipe is one of the ‘repeat offenders’ at my house because you use store bought crescent roll dough, cheese sticks and melted butter, spiked with fresh garlic and italian seasoning. So so simple to throw together that my 8 year old knows how to do this 99% on her own.

Ingredient Notes

  • Crescent rolls – Use one tube of crescent roll.
  • 4 String cheese – Cut each piece in half to fit perfectly inside each roll
  • 2 tablespoons Salted butter – butter adds rich flavor and helps create that golden, slightly crispy finish.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning – A simple blend of herbs that gives the rolls a nice savory, herby touch.
  • 1 small clove garlic – Fresh minced garlic adds bold flavor and pairs perfectly with the butter and herbs.

Delicious as a snack, great to throw into school lunches, the perfect accompaniment for a holiday dinner and obviously the ultimate cheesy garlic bread for your spaghetti or lasagna night.

How to Make Cheesy Stuffed Garlic Butter Crescent Rolls

Basically, it’s a yummy situation that you want to be a part of. That is all. Enjoy your long Thanksgiving weekend!

Below, I’m sharing some photos of the process (so simple!) but be sure to read through and print the recipe card at the bottom of this post.

Step 1: Preheat Oven + Prep Pan

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Line baking sheet with parchment paper or silicone baking mat and set aside.

Step 2: Make Garlic Butter

In a small bowl, melt butter together with Italian seasoning and garlic.

Step 3: Prepare Crescent Dough

Open the crescent roll tube and separate the dough into triangles. Brush the tops lightly with garlic butter.

Step 4: Add Cheese + Roll

Place half a string cheese at the wide end of each triangle, then roll up tightly.

cheese stuffed crescent rolls

Step 5: Brush + Bake

Brush the tops with remaining garlic butter. Bake for 10 minutes or until lightly golden brown.

brushing over garlic butter

Step 6: Serve Warm

Cheese stuffed crescent rolls

Kitchen Tools for This Recipe

You don’t need anything fancy to make this recipe, but having the right tools makes it easier and more consistent. Here’s what I recommend:

Baking Sheets
A standard baking sheet works well for these since it gives the crescents enough space to bake evenly without crowding. I like using one with a slightly thicker base so the bottoms don’t brown too fast.

Parchment Paper
This keeps the crescents from sticking and makes cleanup quick, especially with the melted cheese. It also helps the bottoms bake more evenly without getting too dark.

Pastry Brush
This makes it easy to spread the garlic butter evenly over each roll so you get flavor in every bite. I use this because it doesn’t soak up too much butter and gives better control.

Budget vs Upgrade

Worth the Upgrade: If you make baked recipes like this often, switching to a silicone baking mat can save you from constantly using parchment paper. It’s reusable, easy to clean, and helps the bottoms bake more evenly without sticking.

Tips for the Best Crescent Rolls

  • Don’t overfill the dough – Stick to half a string cheese per roll so they seal properly and don’t leak while baking.
  • Use fresh garlic if possible – Fresh minced garlic gives the butter a stronger, more delicious flavor compared to garlic powder.
  • Brush generously with garlic butter – Don’t skip this, it adds flavor and helps create that golden, slightly crisp top.

FAQ

  • Can I use shredded mozzarella instead of string cheese? Yes! Shredded mozzarella works well. just be careful not to overfill or it may spill out while baking.
  • Can I make these ahead of time? Yes, you can assemble them ahead and refrigerate. Bake just before serving for best results.
  • How do I store leftovers? Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2–3 days. Reheat in the oven or air fryer to keep them crispy
Cheesy Stuffed Garlic Butter Crescent Rolls

Cheesy-Stuffed Garlic Butter Crescent Rolls

Katie Cooksey
Simple Garlic Butter Crescent Rolls, filled with mozzarella cheese, rolled up and baked! Nothing better than carbs and cheese!
5 from 4 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Italian
Servings 8 crescents
Calories 165 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 1 tube crescent rolls
  • 4 string cheeses cut in half
  • 2 tablespoons salted butter
  • 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 small clove garlic minced

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Line baking sheet with parchment paper or silicone baking mat and set aside.
  • In a small bowl, melt butter together with Italian seasoning and garlic. 
  • Pop open crescent rolls and separate into triangles. Brush the tops with some garlic butter.
  • Place half a string cheese at the wide end and roll up.
  • Brush the tops with more garlic butter and bake 10 minutes or until lightly browned. Serve warm.

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Nutrition

Calories: 165kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 4gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 357mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 87IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 12mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Garlic Butter Crescent Rolls
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Variations

  • Swap mozzarella string cheese for cheddar, provolone, or a blend for a different flavor.
  • Add a sprinkle of Parmesan or extra Italian seasoning on top before baking for more flavor.
  • Tuck in a slice of pepperoni or cooked sausage for a pizza-style twist.
  • Brush with garlic butter and add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a little heat.
  • Use garlic powder instead of fresh garlic if that’s what you have on hand, it still works well.
  • Serve with warm marinara or ranch on the side for dipping.

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133 Responses
  1. Shay
    Reply

    5 stars
    These are so good!!! I have been them for several years and keep forgetting to review them. I make them sometimes as a switch up to garlic bread or I’ll put pepperoni in them for an appetizer. So easy, so good, make them!!

  2. Angela Baldwin
    Reply

    5 stars
    I added an extra can of crescent rolls had a bottom added shredded mozzarella cheese pepperoni little extra cheese put too layer brushed with garlic mixture was fantastic like a calzone

  5. Jeanne
    Reply

    5 stars
    Oh yeah! I make these all the time. Especially when we are having salad for super. It is a good compliment. I got the recipe off your site. Been using it ever since.

  12. Mireya
    Reply

    After reading your kids in the kitchen blog I decided this would be a great kid recipe. My kids made these as their first kitchen experience! They turned out great! Thanks Lauren!

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  32. Misty Sharp
    Reply

    I really enjoy your blog and can’t wait to make your snickerdoodles and cheesy crescents. Also, your family isn’t adorable!

  40. Stephanie E
    Reply

    These were so quick, easy and tasty! They were just the thing to accompany the soup I pulled out to the freezer for dinner on Thanksgiving Eve. My family was grateful to have warm cheesy rolls to go with a boring soup. 🙂

  74. Melanie
    Reply

    Crescent rolls are the best base for an easy meal. I’ll have to try your version. We love then with pepperoni wrapped up too ????

  78. Shay
    Reply

    I make these all the time now since I first saw these on Pinterest a couple of months ago. I always double the recipe because they don’t last long in our house. Super easy, fast and delicious! I pretty much substitute these for garlic bread now anytime I make an Italian dish. Thank you for sharing!

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  80. Chris Hansley
    Reply

    These would be great even without the cheese. My husband likes is garlic bread without the cheese. So I will make half with and half without when we have pasta.

  83. Brittanie
    Reply

    Hi, I don’t have cheese sticks, BUT I do have 8oz of mozzarella cheese… could I cut that into similar pieces like a cheese stick and it’d have the same effect?? (New cooker/Baker here) haha I’m making dinner tonight and just wondering! Thanks!

  85. Heather
    Reply

    Made these last night with ravioli. Worked perfectly. Thank you Lauren. Consider this the “virtual” version of the hand wave in the rearview mirror. You didn’t let me into traffic, but you did lead me to a delicious dinner 🙂

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  88. Janice Howard
    Reply

    I put some pepperoni rounds on before the cheese, then rolled them up. My grandchildren loved them. Thanks for such a great recipe…..

  89. Theresa
    Reply

    So followed the recipe, and they were well done on the outside and still raw on the inside 🙁 next time will put no butter inside!

  91. Andrew
    Reply

    The recipe calls for salted butter but the picture shows unsalted butter. Does it make a significant difference, and which should I actually use?

  95. Curtzo
    Reply

    Can you use regular mozzarella cheese for this? Just cut it into shape and hope for the same result? Possibly Monterey Jack would be good too!

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  106. Christie
    Reply

    I went fabric shopping with my mom – always fun. Then to my brothers for a swim and bar-be-que. Wonderful. Warm enough to swim in Oregon is always a treat! Would have liked to watch the Roy Webster Labor Day Swim in Hood River but didn’t make it this year.

  107. Sara
    Reply

    Uuum, I basically had a quiet weekend. My daughter and I went to lunch on sunday and did a little shopping. Moday was a very quiet day with my cooking me a hamburger (on the stove). Just too much trouble to open up my big grill just to cook one hamburger. I can’t wait to try the Cheesy-stuffed garlic butter crescents. I just happen to have everything in my refrigerator so i intend to try this recipe TODAY. I would be thrilled to win one of the cookbooks. Recipes are my hobby. I love to read them and try a lot of them. So, here’s hoping I am a winner. Hope you have a wonderful week.

  108. kris
    Reply

    I decided to cook some special dinners for my family that i normally wouldn’t have time for. Grilled some beautiful ribeyes that were out of this world! Spent the rest of the weekend relaxing and spending time with my family. Sad the summer is over and the kids are returning to school, I always miss them like crazy even though they drive me nuts when there home all day LOL

  109. Karen
    Reply

    I went to my 40th high school reunion in Aiken SC on Friday. I spent the rest of the long weekend helping my parents as they are 86 and 87 and need extra help right now since a recent illness for my wonderful dad. I have a hard copy that came to NY after I left for SC. I would always welcome an extra to share with my son.

  111. Anita Perron
    Reply

    These seem too easy to look so good. Can hardly wait to try them. I love your recipes. As others mentioned.. Loved garlic and cheese.

    Youaskedwhat wedidthis long weekend? I don’t qualify for a prize but here goes. My grandson went to pay football in Ireland. On Saturday we watched him and his team play called the Pride from an American military high school . This was the finals and my grandson’s team won despite the fact that they only practised American football 4 times. We went to a restaurant here in Winnipeg, MB which streamed the game on an 11 foot screen. Many parents and friends were there. Since most of the kids are new Canadians or quite poor, the parents could not join the boys. It was so exciting to actually be able to watch the game live..
    On Sunday we went to see a Winnipeg Goldeyes game. They played a Fargo , ND team. We lost, but it was a lovely day and the game was close. On Monday,we went to the airport to pickup th boys. I was interviewed for TV and was so emotional that I was crying with pride. Then we went to my daughter’s home and had pizza that my granddaughter and her husband had bought on the way home. It was a grand weekend.. Tomorrow my grandson starts school and we all return to reality. But the memories will keep me warm this winter… You know what the winters are like in Manitoba!

  121. Tieghan
    Reply

    Cheesy rolls are the best and the fact that these are so easy makes them so much better! YUM!

    Perfect for football games or cozy fall dinners!

    1. Darlene Horstmann
      Reply

      I followed the recipe … except … I added 1 TBS marinara or pizza sauce and 2 – 3 pieces of pepperoni and made pizza rolls … OMG so good

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