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Garlic rolls in a glass baking pan

Garlic Cheese Rolls

5 from 2 votes
Servings 12 servings
Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 25 minutes
Rest/Rise Time 10 minutes
Total: 50 minutes
These cheesy garlic rolls are inspired by the garlic rolls at John's Pizzeria in NYC. Made in a similar fashion to cinnamon rolls, these delicious garlic rolls are packed full of cheesy flavor. Serve with mozzarella sauce.

Equipment

  • Rolling Pin

Ingredients
 

Rolls

  • 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour (more as needed)
  • 1 envelope Fleichmann's Pizza Crust Yeast
  • 3/4 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1 cup very warm water (110-120 degrees, no hotter)
  • 3 tbsp olive oil

Filling

  • 1/2 cup butter, softened (salted or unsalted)
  • 1 pound mozzarella cheese, grated (freshly grated melts the best)
  • 1 tsp garlic powder (more or less can be used to taste)
  • 1 tsp parsley (chopped fresh or dried)
  • 1/2 cup melted butter (OPTIONAL)

Instructions
 

  • Combine 2 1/2 cups of flour, yeast from packet, salt and sugar in a large glass bowl. Stir warm water and olive oil into the flour mixture. Stir together until a soft dough starts to form. If dough is overly sticky, add additional flour, 1-2 tbsp at a time until a workable dough consistency is achieved and dough is not sticking to hands.
  • If using a stand mixer, knead with dough hook attachment for 3-4 minutes. If kneading by hand, remove dough from bowl and knead on a lightly floured surface for 4-6 minutes, until smooth and elastic and dough springs back when lightly pressed with 2 fingers.
  • Cover dough and let rest for ten minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. On a floured surface, roll dough into an 18 x 12 inch rectangle. Brush softened butter evenly over dough. Evenly sprinkle garlic powder, then grated mozzarella, then parsley over butter.
  • Roll up dough tightly, starting with the long side. Cut into 12 equal sized rolls. Place rolls, cut side down, into a greased 13 x 9 inch baking pan. If desired, brush tops of rolls with 1/2 cup melted butter, and sprinkle with additional parsley.
  • Bake for 25-30 minutes or until tops are golden brown and cheese is bubbly. Remove from oven and allow to cool at least five minutes prior to serving. Careful, the cheese is hot!

Notes

Finely minced fresh garlic can be added to the filling if desired. 
These are delicious served with tomato sauce

Nutrition

Calories: 323kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 12gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 451mgPotassium: 68mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 492IUCalcium: 197mgIron: 2mg

The nutrition facts provided are calculated using a third-party tool and are estimates only. Actual nutritional content may vary based on the ingredients and brands you use, as well as portion sizes. For accurate results, please consult a registered dietitian or nutritionist.

Course Side Dish
Cuisine Italian