What the heck is this?
Okay, so picture this: buttery, garlicky bread meets crispy bacon in the most perfect marriage of carbs and pork that ever existed. These Garlic Butter Bacon Rollups are basically what happens when garlic bread gets a serious upgrade and decides to wrap itself around bacon like a warm, delicious hug. We’re talking soft, pillowy bread rolls stuffed with crispy bacon bits, then slathered in the most incredible garlic butter mixture and baked until golden and gorgeous. It’s comfort food meets finger food meets “holy crap, I can’t stop eating these.” Fair warning: you’re going to want to hide a few from your family because these disappear faster than you can say “pass the butter.” My teenage nephew ate six of them before dinner even started. SIX.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Bacon + garlic butter = automatic win in anyone’s book
- Perfect party food — finger-friendly and crowd-pleasing
- Ready in 30 minutes — because good things don’t always take forever
- Customizable — add cheese, herbs, whatever your heart desires
- Great for meal prep — freeze the unbaked rolls for later
- Kid-approved — bacon makes everything better, even vegetables (just kidding, no veggies here)
The Good Stuff You’ll Need
For the Rollups:
- 1 tube (16 oz) refrigerated biscuit dough (the flaky kind works best)
- 8 strips bacon, cooked crispy and crumbled
- 1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded (optional but recommended)
- 2 green onions, finely chopped
For the Garlic Butter Magic:
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 4 cloves garlic, minced (or 1 tsp garlic powder if you’re lazy)
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tsp dried Italian seasoning
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)
For the Topping:
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- Extra parsley for garnish
- Flaky sea salt for finishing
Let’s Do This
Step 1: Prep Your Bacon
Cook bacon until crispy (however you like — pan, oven, whatever works).
Drain on paper towels and crumble into bite-sized pieces. Try not to eat half of it while you work.
Step 2: Make the Garlic Butter
Mix melted butter with minced garlic, parsley, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
Stir it up and let those flavors get acquainted while you work on the dough.
Step 3: Roll It Out
Preheat oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Separate biscuit dough and gently roll each piece into a 4-inch circle (don’t stress about perfection).
Step 4: Fill and Roll
Brush each circle with about half the garlic butter mixture.
Sprinkle bacon crumbles, cheese (if using), and green onions over each circle.
Roll up tightly from one side, pinch the seam closed, and place seam-side down on the baking sheet.
Step 5: Butter and Bake
Brush the tops with remaining garlic butter mixture.
Sprinkle with parmesan cheese.
Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown and puffed up.
Step 6: Finish Strong
Let cool for 2-3 minutes, then sprinkle with fresh parsley and a tiny pinch of flaky sea salt.
Serve immediately while they’re still warm and magical.
Serving Suggestions
Perfect alongside a big bowl of tomato soup for the ultimate comfort combo.
Serve as appetizers with ranch or marinara dipping sauce.
Great with scrambled eggs for a next-level breakfast situation.
Switch It Up
Breakfast Style: Add scrambled eggs and breakfast sausage instead of bacon.
Cheesy Overload: Stuff with cream cheese and cheddar for extra richness.
Herb Garden: Add fresh thyme, rosemary, or chives to the garlic butter.
Spicy Kick: Mix in some jalapeños or hot sauce with the bacon.
Pizza Vibes: Add pepperoni and mozzarella for Italian rollups.
Make-Ahead Tips
Assemble the rollups and freeze on a baking sheet, then transfer to freezer bags.
Bake straight from frozen, adding 5-7 extra minutes to the cooking time.
The garlic butter can be made up to 3 days ahead and stored in the fridge.
Questions People Actually Ask
Q: Can I use homemade dough? A: Absolutely! Pizza dough or even crescent roll dough works great too.
Q: What if I don’t have fresh garlic? A: Garlic powder works fine — use about 1 teaspoon instead of the fresh cloves.
Q: Can I make these ahead for a party? A: Yep! Assemble them in the morning, cover, and bake when guests arrive.
Q: How do I reheat leftovers? A: Pop them in a 350°F oven for 5-7 minutes to crisp them back up.
Q: Can I make them smaller for appetizers? A: Sure! Cut each biscuit in half and make mini rollups — just reduce baking time by a few minutes.
Q: What’s the best way to cook the bacon? A: I like baking it at 400°F for 15-20 minutes — less mess and more even cooking.
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Garlic Butter Bacon Rollups
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 8 rollups 1x
Description
Okay, so picture this: buttery, garlicky bread meets crispy bacon in the most perfect marriage of carbs and pork that ever existed. These Garlic Butter Bacon Rollups are basically what happens when garlic bread gets a serious upgrade and decides to wrap itself around bacon like a warm, delicious hug. We’re talking soft, pillowy bread rolls stuffed with crispy bacon bits, then slathered in the most incredible garlic butter mixture and baked until golden and gorgeous. It’s comfort food meets finger food meets “holy crap, I can’t stop eating these.” Fair warning: you’re going to want to hide a few from your family because these disappear faster than you can say “pass the butter.” My teenage nephew ate six of them before dinner even started. SIX.
Ingredients
For the Rollups:
- 1 tube (16 oz) refrigerated biscuit dough (the flaky kind works best)
- 8 strips bacon, cooked crispy and crumbled
- 1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded (optional but recommended)
- 2 green onions, finely chopped
For the Garlic Butter Magic:
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 4 cloves garlic, minced (or 1 tsp garlic powder if you’re lazy)
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tsp dried Italian seasoning
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)
For the Topping:
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- Extra parsley for garnish
- Flaky sea salt for finishing
Instructions
Cook bacon until crispy (however you like — pan, oven, whatever works).
Drain on paper towels and crumble into bite-sized pieces. Try not to eat half of it while you work.
Mix melted butter with minced garlic, parsley, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
Stir it up and let those flavors get acquainted while you work on the dough.
Preheat oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Separate biscuit dough and gently roll each piece into a 4-inch circle (don’t stress about perfection).
Brush each circle with about half the garlic butter mixture.
Sprinkle bacon crumbles, cheese (if using), and green onions over each circle.
Roll up tightly from one side, pinch the seam closed, and place seam-side down on the baking sheet.
Brush the tops with remaining garlic butter mixture.
Sprinkle with parmesan cheese.
Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown and puffed up.
Let cool for 2-3 minutes, then sprinkle with fresh parsley and a tiny pinch of flaky sea salt.
Serve immediately while they’re still warm and magical.
Notes
Perfect alongside a big bowl of tomato soup for the ultimate comfort combo.
Serve as appetizers with ranch or marinara dipping sauce.
Great with scrambled eggs for a next-level breakfast situation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: ~285 kcal
- Carbohydrates: ~15g
- Protein: ~8g