Cheesy Pesto Buns
These Cheesy Pesto Buns are the perfect appetizer, side or main dish! They are super easy to make because you can use store bought dough and pesto, and they will be a hit at any gathering!
Servings: 12 buns
Ingredients
For the buns:
- 12 frozen raw dinner rolls I use Rhodes!
- 1 8 oz container of mozzarella balls 24 in total
- ½ cup pesto
For the garlic butter:
- ½ cup butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- ¼ tsp salt
Dip
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
- fresh herbs like basil and parsley
Instructions
For the buns:
- Spray a cookie sheet with nonstick cooking spray and evenly space out 12 frozen raw dinner rolls (I use Rhodes). Cover with saran wrap sprayed with nonstick cooking spray and allow to rise 2 hours.
For the garlic butter:
- Melt the butter and add in the garlic and Italian seasoning. Set aside until needed.
For assembly:
- Once the dough is soft and has doubled in size you will fill them! Line a cast iron skillet with parchment paper and set aside. Spray hands lightly with nonstick spray and press the dough into about 3 -inch circles. Spread about 2 teaspoons of pesto on the dough, leaving about ¼ of dough around the edges so the pesto does not leak out. Place two mozzarella balls in and pinch the dough to seal. Place the pinched end down in the pan and evenly space. Cover with saran wrap sprayed with nonstick cooking spray and allow to rise for another 30 minutes.
- After 30 minutes, preheat the oven to 350. Remove the saran wrap and brush the tops of the buns with the garlic butter mixture. Bake according the the instructions on the dough bag, about 15-18 minutes or until they are baked through and golden on top.
- After the come out of the oven brush with remaining garlic butter and sprinkle with grated parmesan and fresh herbs. Serve with marinara or extra pesto and enjoy!