Buttery Cheese Garlic Rolls (Printable)

Soft fluffy rolls stuffed with garlic butter and melted cheese, perfect warm from the oven.

# What You'll Need:

→ 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 Make It:

01 - Combine warm milk, sugar, and yeast in a large bowl. Let sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy and bubbly.
02 - Add melted butter, egg, and salt to the yeast mixture. Gradually incorporate flour until a soft, sticky dough forms.
03 - Turn dough onto a floured surface and knead for 7–8 minutes until smooth, elastic, and no longer sticky.
04 - Place dough in a greased bowl, cover with plastic wrap or towel, and let rise in a warm place until doubled in volume, about 1 hour.
05 - While dough rises, mix softened butter, minced garlic, mozzarella, Parmesan, parsley, and salt until well combined.
06 - Punch down risen dough and roll into a 12x16-inch rectangle. Spread cheese filling evenly over the surface.
07 - Starting from a long edge, roll dough tightly into a log, sealing the seam.
08 - Cut log into 12 equal pieces and place cut-side up in a greased 9x13-inch baking dish.
09 - Cover dish and let rolls rise for 25–30 minutes until puffy. Preheat oven to 350°F during the final 10 minutes.
10 - Bake for 22–25 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
11 - Brush hot rolls immediately with melted butter, then sprinkle with parsley and Parmesan. Serve warm.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • These rolls turn a simple dinner into something people talk about weeks later
  • The dough is foolproof even if bread baking usually intimidates you
02 -
  • Do not rush the first rise or your rolls will be dense instead of fluffy
  • Let the butter soften completely for the filling to avoid tearing the dough
03 -
  • Use a kitchen towel dampened with warm water to cover the dough for better rising
  • Rotate the pan halfway through baking for even browning

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