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Cheesy Garlic Rolls

These Cheesy Garlic Rolls are soft, buttery, and loaded with gooey mozzarella and parmesan cheese. They bake up golden and fluffy with the perfect hint of garlic — the ultimate side for pasta, soups, or any comfort meal. Serve them warm and watch them disappear!
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Total Time 42 minutes
Servings: 9 rolls
Course: Bread, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Italian
Calories: 220

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound bread dough, thawed
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic (or 1/4 teaspoon granulated garlic)
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
  • 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese, divided
  • 1 teaspoon chopped parsley
  • as needed nonstick cooking spray, for greasing the pan

Equipment

  • 9x9-inch baking pan
  • Rolling Pin
  • Serrated knife
  • Mixing bowl
  • Pastry brush

Method
 

  1. Grease a 9×9-inch baking pan with nonstick spray and preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Place the thawed bread dough on a lightly floured surface and roll it into a rectangle, about 14×10 inches.
  2. Spread softened butter evenly over the dough. Sprinkle the garlic across the top, followed by 3/4 cup of mozzarella, 3 tablespoons of parmesan, and the chopped parsley.
  3. Roll the dough tightly from the long side to form a log. Use a serrated knife to cut into 9 equal slices and arrange them in the prepared baking pan, 3 rolls per row.
  4. Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella and parmesan on top. Bake for 22–25 minutes, or until golden brown and bubbly.
  5. Serve warm, optionally brushed with extra melted garlic butter and sprinkled with more parsley.

Notes

Tips:
• Use frozen bread dough for the fluffiest texture or swap with pizza dough for a quicker version.
• For extra garlic flavor, brush with melted garlic butter right after baking.
Storage: Keep leftovers in an airtight container at room temp for 1 day or refrigerate up to 3 days.
Reheat: Wrap in foil and warm at 325°F for 8–10 minutes or air fry at 350°F for 2–3 minutes.

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