About This Recipe
This recipe is an appetizer or side dish where a package of Hawaiian rolls is baked as a whole, with a filling of cream cheese flavored with garlic and hot honey spread between the slices. The top is often glazed with a butter mixture before baking, resulting in a sweet, savory, spicy, and creamy pull-apart bread.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
The recipe utilizes pre-made rolls for simplicity, requiring minimal preparation. It combines contrasting flavors—sweet, spicy, savory, and creamy—in one dish. Its format as a pull-apart bread makes it easy to serve for gatherings.
Ingredients
- 1 package (12 count) Hawaiian sweet rolls
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup hot honey
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Step by Step Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius).
- Without separating the individual rolls, slice the entire sheet of Hawaiian rolls in half horizontally, creating a top and bottom half. Place the bottom half in a baking dish.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, minced garlic, 2 tablespoons of melted unsalted butter, salt, and half of the chopped parsley. Mix until smooth and well-combined.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the bottom half of the rolls in the baking dish.
- Place the top half of the rolls back onto the bottom half, covering the cream cheese layer.
- Melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter and brush it evenly over the top of the rolls.
- Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 15 minutes.
- Remove the foil and continue baking for another 5-10 minutes, or until the tops of the rolls are golden brown.
- Remove the rolls from the oven. Drizzle the hot honey over the top and sprinkle with the remaining chopped parsley.
- Serve warm.
FAQ
What is hot honey?
Hot honey is honey that has been infused with chili peppers, creating a sweet and spicy condiment. Commercial brands are available, or it can be made by simmering honey with dried chili flakes and then straining them out.
Can I use a different type of roll?
Yes. While Hawaiian rolls provide a distinctive sweetness, other soft, dinner-style rolls can be used. The final flavor profile will be less sweet.
How can I ensure the cream cheese mixture is soft enough?
Leaving the cream cheese at room temperature for 30-60 minutes before mixing will allow it to soften fully for easy blending.
You Must Know
Slicing the entire block of rolls horizontally in one cut, rather than separating them, is crucial for creating a uniform base and top. The initial covered baking time is necessary to heat the rolls and filling through without over-browning the top.
Storage Tips
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat in a preheated oven at 300°F (150°C) for about 10 minutes or until warmed through. Reheating in the microwave is possible but will result in a softer, less crisp top.