Buttery Cheese Garlic Rolls (Print)

Soft fluffy rolls stuffed with garlic butter and melted cheese, golden and perfect for sharing.

# Ingredient List:

→ Dough

01 - 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast (1 packet)
03 - 1 tbsp granulated sugar
04 - 1 tsp salt
05 - 1 cup warm milk (110°F)
06 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
07 - 1 large egg

→ Filling

08 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
09 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
10 - 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
11 - 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
12 - 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
13 - 1/2 tsp salt

→ Topping

14 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
15 - 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
16 - 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

# How-To Steps:

01 - Combine warm milk, sugar, and yeast in a large bowl. Let stand for 5-10 minutes until mixture becomes foamy.
02 - Add melted butter, egg, and salt to yeast mixture. Gradually incorporate flour until a soft dough forms.
03 - Turn dough onto floured surface and knead for 7-8 minutes until smooth and elastic.
04 - Place dough in greased bowl, cover, and let rise in warm area until doubled, approximately 1 hour.
05 - Mix softened butter, minced garlic, mozzarella, Parmesan, parsley, and salt until well combined.
06 - Punch down risen dough and roll into 12x16-inch rectangle.
07 - Spread garlic cheese mixture evenly over dough surface.
08 - Roll dough tightly from long edge into a log.
09 - Cut log into 12 equal pieces and place cut-side up in greased 9x13-inch baking dish.
10 - Cover and let rise for 25-30 minutes until puffy. Preheat oven to 350°F.
11 - Bake for 22-25 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
12 - Brush hot rolls with melted butter, sprinkle with parsley and Parmesan. Serve warm.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The dough comes together with ingredients you already have in your pantry right now
  • That moment when you pull them from the oven and the cheese is bubbling through the swirls is pure happiness
  • They reheat beautifully so you can make them ahead and still have that fresh baked experience
02 -
  • If your yeast does not foam up during the first step toss it and start over because the rolls will not rise
  • Letting the dough rise fully without rushing makes such a difference in the final texture
  • Use dental floss or unflavored thread to cut clean slices without squishing the beautiful spiral
03 -
  • Warm your measuring cup with hot water before measuring the milk to maintain the perfect temperature
  • Position your oven rack in the center so the tops brown evenly without burning

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