Garlic Cheese Rolls

These irresistible garlic cheese rolls are comprised of an easy homemade dough which is then stuffed with garlic cheese and brushed with melted butter.

Why this recipe works

Cheese is glorious, as is bread and garlic. So marrying the three seems so natural, doesn’t it? These cheese rolls should be served warm and fresh from the oven so that you can enjoy the pull-apart-cheesiness in all its glory.

Cheesy garlic rolls make the perfect side for just about any dinner. Our favorite way to serve them is alongside crockpot roast beef or hamburger stew.

Ingredients you will need

Get all measurements, ingredients, and instructions in the printable version at the end of this post.

CHEESE– We’re using our favorite garlic cheese for this recipe to really ramp up the flavor, but you can certainly substitute it with any cheese you’d like. Mozzarella, cheddar, or really any melty cheese will work.

DRY INGREDIENTS– This recipe uses regular all-purpose flour. If you would like to try substituting for whole wheat flour, do not replace all of the all-purpose flour with whole wheat, instead, use half regular and half wheat. Using whole wheat flour can cause your rolls to be too dense.

FATS– These cheese rolls use butter and olive oil. We use unsalted butter, if you substitute with salted butter, reduce the amount of salt in the recipe by half a teaspoon. We love the flavor that olive oil adds to baked goods, but you can use vegetable oil or canola oil instead.

How to Make Garlic Cheese Rolls

These step by step photos and instructions are here to help you visualize how to make this recipe. You can Jump to Recipe to get the printable version of this recipe, complete with measurements and instructions at the bottom.

Sprinkle yeast over the warm water and let it sit for a few minutes.
Once the yeast begins to foam, you can add the sugar, garlic powder, melted butter, oil, and salt. Mix together then gradually add the flour, mixing in your stand mixer with a dough hook or by hand. Knead for 10 minutes then place in an oiled bowl and cover with a soft cloth.
Let the dough rise for about 30 minutes or until the dough doubles in size.
Preheat the oven to 375 F. Line an insulated baking sheet with parchment paper.
Divide the dough into 18 equal pieces. Put about a 3/4-inch chunk of cheese into each one and make sure you pinch all the edges back up tightly.

EXPERT TIP: I’ve found it easiest to use a kitchen scale to weigh out the dough balls so you get evenly sized rolls.
Put the pinched side down on the baking sheet.
Cut small slices from remaining cheese and place on top of buns.
Bake for 11-15 minutes until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly. Brush with the melted butter and serve warm.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long do cheese rolls last?

These cheese rolls are best served fresh, but will last up to 4 days when sealed in an air-tight container at room temperature.

Can I use bread flour?

Yes you can use bread flour, simply substitute equal amounts of bread flour as you would all purpose.

Can I use regular active dry yeast instead of instant?

Yes, you can use active dry yeast instead of instant, just make sure you proof the yeast by following the instructions.

A soft, warm, garlic cheese roll is the ultimate dinner side that everyone will love. Especially when it’s brushed with butter and sprinkled with chopped parsley!

More Roll Recipes

I originally came across this recipe on Pinterest. That led me to Yammie’s Noshery where I found these – Peeta’s Stuffed Cheese Buns inspired by the Hunger Games.

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This post originally appeared here on Apr 29, 2013 and has since been updated with new photos and expert tips.

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Amanda Davis is the entrepreneurial mom of four grown children and four step children. She and her husband, Chef Antoine, love to cook together creating recipes for this blog. Amanda also make kid's crafts and creates decorative items for her home. She is a crafting expert and guru in the kitchen and has appeared online and in print publications many times over the years. She is also a craft book author five times over and product developer as well as the owner of FunFamilyCrafts.com. You can find her on social media by using the buttons to the left!