Korean Cream Cheese Garlic Bread (Easy 30-Minute Shortcut)
Sweet, savory, creamy garlic bread made with Hawaiian rolls — ready in 30 minutes for a crowd-pleasing snack or side.
Servings: 9 rolls
Calories: 566kcal
Equipment
- 1 9x9 baking pan
- 1 MIxing Bowl
- 1 hand mixer
- piping bag
Ingredients
- 9 pieces Hawaaian Sweet Bread Rolls
Garlic Butter Sauce
- ¾ cup Melted butter
- 2 tablespoon Condensed milk
- 1 medium egg
- 1 tablespoon Chopped Garlic
- 1 teaspoon Dried Parsley
Cream Cheese Filling
- 200 gram Cream cheese
- 3 tablespoon condensed milk
Instructions
- Prepare the Bread: Prepare the Bread Lightly slice each Hawaiian sweet roll to form a cross on top without cutting through the bottom, creating four sections.
- Assemble the Cheese Filling: In a small bowl, mix together the cream cheese and sweetened condensed milk until smooth. Transfer this mixture to a piping bag for easy application.
- Prepare the Garlic Butter Mixture: In a separate bowl, whisk together the melted butter, sweetened condensed milk, egg, minced garlic, and dried parsley until well combined.
- Fill the Rolls: Pipe a generous amount of the cream cheese filling into each section of the cross on each bun.
- Dip in Garlic Butter: Dip each filled roll into the garlic butter mixture, making sure it’s well-coated. Arrange the rolls on a lined baking sheet for easy cleanup.
- Bake: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the buns are golden and the cheese filling is warm.
Notes
- Score Carefully – Cut the bread lightly, creating sections without going all the way through to keep the filling intact.
- Piping Bag for Ease – Use a piping bag to make filling each section with cream cheese quicker and cleaner.
- Soften the Cream Cheese – Make sure your cream cheese is at room temperature to mix easily.
- Fresh Garlic is Key – Use fresh garlic for the best flavor in the garlic butter mixture.
- Lined Baking Sheet – Use parchment paper to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
- Best fresh out of the oven.
- To reheat: 300°F for 5–8 minutes.
- Freeze before baking if prepping ahead.
- Try adding bacon, herbs, or extra cheese for variations.
Nutrition
Calories: 566kcal | Carbohydrates: 65.4g | Fat: 28.4g | Saturated Fat: 16.2g | Sodium: 900mg | Potassium: 209mg | Fiber: 2.8g | Sugar: 17.9g
