Ohhh yes — Cheesy Garlic Bread Rolls are pure carby, buttery, cheesy comfort. Soft, pull-apart rolls loaded with garlic butter and melty cheese? Yeah, that’s the vibe. Whether you’re making them from scratch or shortcutting with dough, here’s a foolproof recipe that’ll have everyone reaching for seconds (or thirds ).
Cheesy Garlic Bread Rolls
Ingredients:
For the Dough (or use store-bought pizza dough for a shortcut):
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2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast (1 packet)
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¾ cup warm water
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1 tablespoon sugar
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon salt
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1 tablespoon olive oil
For the Filling:
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1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella (or mix with cheddar/parmesan)
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2–3 tablespoons softened butter
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2–3 cloves garlic, minced
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1 teaspoon Italian seasoning or parsley
For Brushing:
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2 tablespoons melted butter
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Extra garlic (optional), parsley, and a little parmesan
Instructions:
1. Make the Dough:
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Mix warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let sit 5–10 mins until foamy.
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Add flour, salt, and olive oil. Mix and knead for 5–7 mins until soft and smooth.
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Cover and let rise 1 hour or until doubled.
(Or just grab a 1 lb ball of pizza dough and skip to the filling part.)
2. Prep the Garlic Butter Filling:
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Mix softened butter, minced garlic, and herbs.
3. Assemble the Rolls:
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Punch down dough and divide into 10–12 equal pieces.
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Flatten each piece into a small circle.
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Add about 1 tablespoon cheese in the center, plus a little garlic butter.
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Fold dough around filling, pinch closed, and roll into a ball.
4. Second Rise:
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Place rolls seam-side down in a greased baking dish or cast-iron pan.
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Let rise again for 20–30 mins until puffy.
5. Bake:
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Brush tops with melted butter + garlic + herbs.
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Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 18–22 minutes, or until golden brown and puffed.
6. Final Touch:
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Brush with more melted butter, sprinkle with parmesan or parsley.
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Serve warm and gooey — pull-apart style.
Optional Add-ins:
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Stuff with pepperoni for a pizza roll twist
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Use roasted garlic for extra depth
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Add jalapeños or chili flakes for a spicy kick
Want an air fryer version? Or maybe a shortcut one using canned biscuit dough? I got options