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Delicious Cheese Garlic Rolls topped with herbs and melted cheese.

Cheese Garlic Rolls

Soft, warm rolls filled with melty cheese and bright garlic flavor, perfect for any meal or gathering.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Total Time 42 minutes
Servings: 8 rolls
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dough Ingredients
  • 2 cups all purpose flour
  • 1 cup warm milk Warm, not hot, to proof yeast
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 packet (2 1/4 tsp) active dry yeast
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted
Filling and Topping Ingredients
  • 1 to 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese Use fresh grated cheese for the best melt
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced Add more if desired
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley or 1 tsp dried
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or melted butter, for brushing

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a bowl, mix warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Let sit for 5 to 10 minutes, until frothy.
  2. Add flour, salt, and melted butter. Stir to form a soft dough.
  3. Turn dough onto a floured surface and knead for 5 to 7 minutes, until smooth and elastic.
  4. Place dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover, and let rise for 45 to 60 minutes, until doubled.
  5. Punch down dough and roll into a rectangle about 12 by 8 inches.
  6. Mix minced garlic with a little olive oil or melted butter, and spread evenly over the dough.
  7. Sprinkle shredded cheese and chopped parsley over the garlic layer.
  8. Roll dough tightly from the long side, like a log. Pinch seam to seal.
  9. Cut the log into 8 equal pieces and place each piece cut side up in a greased baking dish.
  10. Cover and let rolls rise for 20 to 30 minutes, until puffy.
Baking
  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Brush tops with olive oil or butter.
  2. Bake for 18 to 22 minutes, until golden brown and cheese melts.
  3. Let cool for a few minutes, then serve warm.

Notes

For crisp tops, brush with butter and broil for 30 seconds at the end, watching closely. Store cooled rolls in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.