Description
Soft, fluffy rolls filled with melted mozzarella and topped with garlic-parsley butter and Parmesan. These Buttery Cheese Garlic Rolls are rich, savory, and perfect alongside pasta, soups, or on their own.
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon sugar
2 teaspoons instant yeast
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup warm milk
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted (for dough)
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted (for topping)
3 cloves garlic, minced
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix together the flour, sugar, instant yeast, and salt.
- Add warm milk and 2 tablespoons of melted butter to the dry ingredients and mix until a soft dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for 6 to 8 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it, and let it rise for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Punch down the risen dough and divide it into 8 to 10 pieces. Flatten each piece and stuff with shredded mozzarella, pinch to seal, and shape into balls.
- Arrange the rolls in a greased baking dish and let them rise again for 20 to 30 minutes.
- In a small bowl, mix the remaining melted butter with minced garlic, parsley, and Parmesan cheese.
- Brush the garlic butter mixture generously over the rolls.
- Bake for 18 to 22 minutes, or until golden brown and bubbling.
- Serve warm, optionally brushing with extra garlic butter.
Notes
Add herbs like thyme or rosemary to the dough for extra flavor.
Use cheddar or a cheese blend for a variation in flavor.
For a sweeter version, skip the garlic butter and use honey butter.
Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temp for 2 days or in the fridge for 5 days.
To reheat, wrap in foil and warm in the oven at 300°F (150°C) for 10 minutes or microwave for 15–20 seconds.
You can freeze baked rolls and reheat directly from frozen at 325°F (160°C) for 15 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
