Irresistible Cheesy Garlic Dinner Rolls
Delight in these soft, cheesy garlic dinner rolls with a flavorful garlic butter topping, perfect for any meal or special occasion.
Ingredients
Dough
- 1 cup warm milk (105-115°F / 40-46°C)
- 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 large egg (room temperature)
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted (slightly cooled)
- 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
Garlic Butter
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 4-6 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Cheese Filling
- 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
Topping
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
- 1 large egg (for egg wash)
- 1 tablespoon water or milk (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Activate yeast by combining warm milk and sugar, then sprinkling yeast and letting sit until frothy.
- Add egg and melted butter to yeast mixture, whisk to combine.
- Mix in flour and salt, knead until smooth, adding remaining flour if sticky.
- Let dough rise in a greased bowl, covered, for 1-1.5 hours until doubled.
- Prepare garlic butter by melting butter and mixing with garlic, parsley, salt, and pepper.
- Shape dough into rolls with cheese filling, arrange in dish, proof for 30-45 minutes, then brush with egg wash and bake at 375°F (190°C) for 20-25 minutes.
Notes
For extra flavor, sprinkle with additional Parmesan and parsley before serving.