10-Minute Easy Garlic Cheese Rolls Recipe

Introduction

These 10-Minute Easy Garlic Cheese Rolls are a perfect blend of soft, buttery dough and a flavorful garlic cheese filling. Quick to prepare and irresistibly delicious, they make a wonderful snack or side for any meal.

Ingredients

• 4 cups all-purpose flour (or use store-bought dough)
• 2¼ teaspoons active dry yeast
• 1 cup warm milk (around 110°F)
• ¼ cup sugar
• ⅓ cup butter (softened)
• 2 eggs (room temperature)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ cup butter (softened, for filling)
• 6 garlic cloves (minced)
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped)
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 2 cups shredded cheese (mozzarella and sharp cheddar)
• ¼ cup grated Parmesan
• ½ teaspoon salt (for filling)
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

1. Step 1: Dissolve the yeast in warm milk with sugar and let it sit until foamy, about 5 minutes.
2. Step 2: In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, and salt. Add softened butter, eggs, and the yeast mixture.
3. Step 3: Mix and knead the dough until it is smooth and elastic, then place it in a greased bowl and let it rise until doubled in size.
4. Step 4: In a separate bowl, mix softened butter, minced garlic, chopped parsley, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper to make the garlic butter filling.
5. Step 5: Combine shredded mozzarella and cheddar cheeses with grated Parmesan in another bowl.
6. Step 6: Roll the dough into a large rectangle. Spread the garlic butter evenly over the dough, then sprinkle the cheese mixture on top.
7. Step 7: Roll the dough tightly into a log and cut it into individual rolls.
8. Step 8: Place the rolls in a greased baking dish and let them rise again until puffy, about 20-30 minutes.
9. Step 9: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and bake the rolls until golden brown and bubbly, about 15-20 minutes.
10. Step 10: Optionally, brush the warm rolls with extra garlic butter for added flavor. Let them cool for 5 minutes before serving.

Tips & Variations

• For extra softness, brush the rolls with melted butter right after baking.
• Substitute fresh herbs like basil or oregano if you prefer a different flavor profile.
• Use a combination of your favorite cheeses such as Monterey Jack or Gouda to customize the filling.
• If short on time, use store-bought pizza dough but still add your own garlic cheese filling for homemade taste.

Storage

Store leftover rolls in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days. For longer storage, freeze them for up to 2 months. To reheat, warm in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for about 10 minutes or until heated through.

How to Serve

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I make these rolls ahead of time?

Yes, you can prepare the dough and assemble the rolls, then refrigerate them overnight. Let them come to room temperature and rise before baking.

What if I don’t have fresh garlic?

You can use garlic powder as a substitute, but fresh minced garlic provides the best flavor and aroma in these rolls.

10-Minute Easy Garlic Cheese Rolls Recipe

Pin Recipe

Print Recipe

★★★★★

4.5 from 653 reviews

These 10-Minute Easy Garlic Cheese Rolls are soft, buttery rolls filled with a flavorful garlic cheese mixture, perfect as a quick snack or a delicious side for any meal. Soft yeast dough is rolled with a savory blend of mozzarella, sharp cheddar, Parmesan, fresh garlic, and herbs, then baked to golden perfection.

• Author: Lily
• Prep Time: 30 minutes
• Cook Time: 25 minutes
• Total Time: 55 minutes
• Yield: 12 rolls 1x
• Category: Bread & Rolls
• Method: Baking
• Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Scale 1x2x3x

For the Dough

• 4 cups all-purpose flour (or use store-bought dough)
• 2¼ teaspoons 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 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 2 cups shredded cheese (mozzarella + sharp cheddar mix)
• ¼ cup grated Parmesan
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

1. Activate yeast: Dissolve the active dry yeast in warm milk mixed with sugar and let it sit until foamy, indicating the yeast is active.
2. Prepare dough base: In a large bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, sugar, and salt to create the dry mix.
3. Mix dough: Add softened butter, eggs, and the yeast mixture to the dry ingredients. Mix and knead the dough until it becomes smooth and elastic.
4. First rise: Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it, and let it rise until it doubles in size, providing a light and airy texture.
5. Make garlic butter filling: In a separate bowl, mix softened butter, minced garlic, chopped parsley, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper until well combined.
6. Prepare cheese mix: Combine shredded mozzarella and sharp cheddar cheese with grated Parmesan cheese.
7. Roll out dough: On a floured surface, roll the dough into a large rectangle, ready to be spread with filling.
8. Spread garlic butter: Evenly spread the garlic butter mixture over the rolled-out dough, ensuring full coverage.
9. Add cheese topping: Sprinkle the cheese mixture evenly on top of the garlic butter layer.
10. Form rolls: Carefully roll the dough tightly into a log shape to encase the filling.
11. Cut rolls: Slice the rolled dough into individual rolls of desired thickness for serving.
12. Second rise: Place the rolls in a greased baking dish and let them rise again until puffy and nearly doubled in size.
13. Preheat oven: Heat the oven to 375°F (190°C) to prepare for baking.
14. Bake rolls: Bake the garlic cheese rolls until they turn golden brown and bubbly, approximately 20-25 minutes.
15. Optional finishing touch: Brush the hot rolls with additional garlic butter for extra flavor and shine.
16. Cool and serve: Allow the rolls to cool for 5 minutes before serving to enjoy warm, melty garlic cheesy goodness.

Notes

• You can use store-bought dough to save time.
• Adjust the cheese types and amounts to your preference.
• Ensure the milk is warm but not hot to avoid killing the yeast.
• For a stronger garlic flavor, add extra minced garlic to the butter spread.
• Store leftovers in an airtight container and reheat before serving.

Keywords: Garlic cheese rolls, homemade bread rolls, cheesy garlic bread, easy garlic rolls, soft cheese rolls