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Close-up of homemade, fluffy Cheesy Garlic Dinner Rolls piled in a wooden bowl, brushed with melted garlic butter and sprinkled with fresh parsley.

Cheesy Garlic Dinner Rolls

Soft, fluffy Cheesy Garlic Dinner Rolls filled with melty mozzarella and brushed with aromatic garlic butter. A perfect homemade bread for any meal or special occasion.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Rising Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 47 minutes
Servings: 12 rolls
Course: Bread, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 260
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 packet instant yeast 2 1/4 tsp
  • 1 cup milk warm
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter melted
  • 1 egg large
  • 1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese shredded
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley finely chopped
Garlic Butter
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter melted
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano
  • salt pinch

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking Dish

Method
 

  1. In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, salt, and instant yeast.
  2. Add warm milk, melted butter, and egg. Mix until a soft dough forms.
  3. Knead dough on a floured surface for 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  4. Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 hour or until doubled.
  5. Punch down dough and divide into 12 equal pieces.
  6. Flatten each piece, add mozzarella to the center, and shape into balls.
  7. Arrange rolls in a greased baking dish, cover, and let rise for 20 minutes.
  8. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  9. Mix garlic butter ingredients and brush generously over the rolls.
  10. Bake for 18–22 minutes until golden brown. Brush with remaining garlic butter, sprinkle with parsley, and serve warm.

Notes

These rolls are best served warm and can be reheated briefly in the oven before serving.