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Homemade garlic cheese rolls arranged neatly in a white ceramic dish. The rolls appear golden-brown and freshly baked, topped generously with melted cheese, minced garlic, and finely chopped parsley. Each roll has a soft, fluffy texture with lightly crisp edges, displaying slight browning and bubbling cheese.

Garlic Cheese Rolls

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Pillowy soft garlic cheese rolls filled with a rich garlic butter and a melty cheddar-mozzarella blend. Perfect as a side, appetizer, or centerpiece for any gathering.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Rise Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 13 rolls
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 270
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour - Or use store-bought dough
  • 2¼ teaspoon active dry yeast
  • 1 cup warm milk - Around 110°F
  • ¼ cup sugar
  • ⅓ cup butter - Softened
  • 2 eggs - Room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon salt
For the Garlic Cheese Filling
  • ½ cup butter - Softened
  • 6 garlic cloves - Minced
  • 2 tablespoon fresh parsley - Chopped
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 2 cups shredded cheese - Mozzarella + sharp cheddar
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl (For combining dough ingredients)
  • Rolling pin (To roll out the dough)
  • 9x13 baking dish (Greased, for baking the rolls)
  • Sharp knife/floss (For cutting dough into even slices)
  • Pastry brush or spoon (To spread the garlic butter mixture)
  • Clean kitchen towel (To cover the dough while rising)
  • Measuring cups/spoons (For accurate ingredient measurement)
  • Spatula or wooden spoon (For mixing the garlic butter filling)
  • Small bowl (For preparing the garlic butter mixture)

Method
 

  1. Dissolve yeast in warm milk with sugar and let sit until foamy.
  2. Combine flour, sugar, and salt in a large bowl.
  3. Add softened butter, eggs, and yeast mixture.
  4. Mix and knead dough until smooth and elastic.
  5. Let dough rise in a greased bowl until doubled.
  6. Mix butter, garlic, parsley, seasoning, salt, and pepper.
  7. Combine shredded cheese with Parmesan.
  8. Roll dough into a large rectangle.
  9. Spread garlic butter over dough.
  10. Sprinkle cheese mixture on top.
  11. Roll up dough tightly into a log.
  12. Cut the dough into rolls.
  13. Place rolls in a greased baking dish.
  14. Let rolls rise again until puffy.
  15. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  16. Bake until golden brown and bubbly.
  17. Optionally brush with more garlic butter.
  18. Let cool for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1rollCalories: 270kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 9gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3.5gCholesterol: 55mgSodium: 320mgPotassium: 110mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 450IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 160mgIron: 1.8mg

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should be considered an approximation. Actual values may vary based on specific ingredients used and portion sizes.Feel free to add more of your favorite toppings.

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