Here’s an easy, soft, ultra-garlicky Garlic Cheese Bread Rolls recipe—perfect as a side or a snack. These are fluffy rolls stuffed with gooey cheese and brushed with garlic butter.
🧄🧀 Garlic Cheese Bread Rolls (Soft & Gooey)
Ingredients (makes 8–10 rolls)
For the dough:
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp instant yeast
- 3 tbsp butter, melted
- ¾ cup warm milk
- 1 egg (optional, for richer dough)
For the filling:
- Mozzarella cheese cubes or shredded mozzarella
- Optional: a little cheddar for extra flavor
For the garlic butter:
- 4 tbsp butter, melted
- 3–4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp parsley or Italian seasoning
- Pinch of salt
🧑🍳 Instructions
1. Make the dough
- In a bowl, mix flour, sugar, salt, and yeast.
- Add melted butter, warm milk, and egg (if using).
- Mix and knead 8–10 minutes until smooth and soft.
- Cover and let rise 1 hour or until doubled in size.
2. Form the rolls
- Punch down the dough and divide into 8–10 balls.
- Flatten each piece, place a cube of mozzarella in the center, and pinch the dough tightly to seal.
- Place seam-side down on a parchment-lined tray.
- Cover and let rise 20–30 minutes.
3. Bake
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Brush rolls lightly with melted butter.
- Bake 14–18 minutes, until lightly golden.
4. Garlic butter finish
- Mix melted butter, garlic, parsley, and a pinch of salt.
- Brush generously over hot rolls right out of the oven.
- Optional: sprinkle with parmesan.
⭐ Variations
Pull-Apart Garlic Cheese Bread
Place rolls close together in a cake pan so they bake into one big pull-apart loaf.
Extra Cheesy Version
Add a spoonful of cream cheese or a mix of mozz + provolone inside each roll.
Air Fryer Method
- Air fry at 350°F (175°C) for 8–10 minutes.
- Brush with garlic butter after cooking.
Herbed Stuffing
Add basil, oregano, or chili flakes inside for flavor bursts.
If you want, I can also give you:
➡️ A 10-minute shortcut version using store-bought dough
➡️ A no-knead overnight version
➡️ A stuffed garlic knots alternative
Just tell me!