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Garlic Cheese Rolls Recipe

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These Garlic Cheese Rolls are soft, fluffy, and filled with a flavorful garlic butter and a blend of mozzarella and sharp cheddar cheeses. Perfect for a comforting snack or a delicious side to any meal, these rolls combine the richness of butter and cheese with the fresh taste of parsley and Italian seasoning.

Ingredients

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Dough

  • 4 cups all-purpose flour (or use store-bought dough)
  • 2¼ tsp active dry yeast
  • 1 cup warm milk (around 110°F)
  • ¼ cup sugar
  • ⅓ cup butter (softened)
  • 2 eggs (room temperature)
  • 1 tsp salt

Garlic Butter

  • ½ cup butter (softened)
  • 6 garlic cloves (minced)
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped)
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper

Cheese Filling

  • 2 cups shredded cheese (mozzarella + sharp cheddar)
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan

Instructions

  1. Activate Yeast: Dissolve active dry yeast in warm milk along with the sugar. Let this mixture sit for about 5-10 minutes until it becomes foamy, signaling the yeast is active.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, and salt thoroughly to create the base for your dough.
  3. Add Wet Ingredients: Add softened butter, eggs, and the yeast mixture to the dry ingredients. Stir until the mixture starts forming a dough.
  4. Knead Dough: Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead it for about 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic, ensuring proper gluten development.
  5. First Rise: Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a kitchen towel or plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm place until it doubles in size, approximately 1 to 1.5 hours.
  6. Make Garlic Butter: In a small bowl, mix softened butter with minced garlic, chopped parsley, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
  7. Mix Cheese: Combine shredded mozzarella and sharp cheddar cheeses with grated Parmesan in a separate bowl, preparing the cheese filling.
  8. Roll Out Dough: Once risen, punch down the dough and roll it out into a large rectangle on a floured surface.
  9. Spread Butter: Evenly spread the prepared garlic butter mixture over the rolled-out dough.
  10. Add Cheese: Sprinkle the cheese mixture evenly over the garlic butter layer.
  11. Shape Log: Starting from one edge, roll the dough tightly into a log shape to encase the cheese and butter.
  12. Slice Rolls: Using a sharp knife, cut the dough log into individual rolls, about 1 to 1.5 inches thick each.
  13. Arrange in Pan: Place the cut rolls into a greased baking dish, spacing them slightly apart.
  14. Second Rise: Cover the rolls and let them rise again in a warm spot until they become puffy, about 30-45 minutes.
  15. Preheat Oven: While rolls rise, preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  16. Bake Rolls: Bake the rolls in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until they’re golden brown and the cheese is bubbly.
  17. Brush with Butter: Optionally, brush the hot rolls with additional garlic butter for an extra flavorful crust.
  18. Cool and Serve: Let the rolls cool for about 5 minutes before serving to allow flavors to settle and prevent burns.

Notes

  • For best results, ensure the milk is warm but not hot to prevent killing the yeast.
  • You can substitute all-purpose flour with bread flour for a chewier texture.
  • Store leftover rolls in an airtight container and reheat gently before serving.
  • These rolls freeze well. To reheat, thaw completely and warm in the oven at 350°F for 10 minutes.
  • Feel free to experiment with different cheeses or add herbs like rosemary for variety.

Keywords: garlic cheese rolls, garlic rolls, cheesy bread rolls, homemade bread, garlic butter rolls

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