Garlic Parmesan Crescent Roll Loaf

Recipe Ingredients

Here’s what you’ll need to make the Garlic Parmesan Cresent Roll Loaf.

Softened Butter: The base for your delicious spread needs to be soft enough to easily mix and spread smoothly. Save a tablespoon for spreading on top before baking.

Parmesan Cheese: Provides a salty, nutty, and umami-rich flavor. For the best flavor and texture, use freshly grated Parmesan or pre-grated Parmesan from the refrigerated section rather than the shelf-stable variety.

Parsley: Beyond a pop of vibrant green color, fresh parsley adds a clean, herbaceous taste that brightens the rich flavors of the spread.

Chopped Garlic: For the most vibrant flavor, we highly recommend chopping fresh garlic cloves. Pre-chopped, jarred garlic will work in a pinch.

Garlic Salt: It enhances the garlic while also providing a balanced salty seasoning throughout the loaf.

Italian Seasoning: A blend of classic herbs that adds a complex, aromatic depth that complements the garlic and cheese.

Pillsbury™ Original Crescent Rolls (2-Pack): Grab the value 2-pack from the refrigerator section. If you can’t find the 2-pack, use two individual cans or two cans of Pillsbury™ Original Crescent Dough Sheets. If you use the dough sheets, you save a quick step of pinching the perforated seams together. Avoid Grands!™ Crescent Rolls as they are larger and will not bake properly in this recipe.

How to Make Garlic Parmesan Crescent Roll Loaf

Here’s a quick overview of how to turn two cans of crescent rolls into an effortless loaf. Keep scrolling for the full step-by-step instructions.

1. Prep the Pan

Preheat your oven to 350°F. Line a standard loaf pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides for easy lifting.

2. Make the Butter Spread

Mix softened butter with garlic, Parmesan, and herbs. Set aside 1 tablespoon for spreading on the top of the loaf.

3. Fill the Dough

Unroll both cans of crescent rolls, and press the diagonal seams on each sheet to create two large rectangles. Spead 1/3 cup of butter over each rectangle.

4. Form the Loaf

Carefully re-roll each topped dough rectangle into a log, pinching seams to seal. Place the dough logs, seam-side down, directly in the prepared loaf pan.

5. Brush with Butter

Brush the top of the dough with reserved butter for a golden finish and a rich taste.

6. Bake the Loaf

Bake 40 to 45 minutes, tenting with foil halfway through if the top starts to brown too quickly.

7. Cool and Serve

Let the loaf cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then, use the parchment overhang to lift it out. Slice and serve warm.

How to Store (and Reheat) Garlic Parmesan Crescent Roll Loaf

Here’s how to store and reheat leftovers if you have them.

Refrigerator

Store in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

Freezer

We do not recommend storing leftovers in the freezer; the bread can become dense and soggy.

Reheating

To reheat, warm a slice of this bread in the microwave on medium-high in 10-second increments until warm. To reheat an unsliced loaf, place bread on a parchment-lined baking sheet, and reheat in a 300°F oven for 5 to 10 minutes.

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