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Homemade Cheddar Cheese Rolls

Soft, fluffy dinner rolls filled with melted cheddar cheese. This easy family recipe makes the most delicious comfort food that everyone will love!
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Course: Bread, Side Dishes
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Rising Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 32 rolls

Ingredients

For the Bread:

For the Topping:

Instructions

  • Mix the dry stuff - In a large bowl, combine 4 cups flour, yeast, sugar, and salt. Stir it all together.
  • Warm the milk - In a small pot, melt 1/2 cup butter. Add milk and warm until it feels like a warm bath on your wrist (110-115°F).
  • Make the dough - Pour warm milk into flour mixture. Beat with a mixer for 5-7 minutes until smooth. Add eggs and beat until well mixed.
  • Add more flour - Slowly add remaining flour, one cup at a time. Stop when dough pulls away from the bowl but still feels slightly sticky.
  • Let it rise - Put dough in an oiled bowl, turning to coat all sides. Cover with a towel and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour until doubled.
  • Shape the rolls - Turn dough onto counter and divide into 32 pieces. Flatten each piece, put a cheese cube in center, and pinch tightly to seal.
  • Second rise - Place rolls on parchment-lined baking sheets. Cover and rise 30 minutes.
  • Make garlic butter - While rolls rise, melt 1/4 cup butter with minced garlic. Mix Parmesan and parsley in a small bowl.
  • Bake them - Preheat oven to 350°F. Bake 18-20 minutes until golden brown.
  • Finish perfectly - Brush hot rolls with garlic butter and sprinkle with Parmesan mixture. Serve warm!

Notes

  • Room temperature ingredients work best - Take eggs and butter out early
  • Don't add too much flour - Slightly sticky dough makes softer rolls
  • Seal cheese cubes tight - This prevents messy leaking during baking
  • Freezer friendly - Bake and freeze for up to 3 months
  • Reheating tip - Wrap in foil and warm at 300°F for 10 minutes