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Cheddar Cheese Rolls

This classic Cheddar Cheese Rolls recipe is a family favorite that everyone loves! Warm pillows of bread stuffed with gooey cheese and topped with fresh herbs and parmesan are what carb dreams are made of, and pair very well with a bowl of hot soup.

Course Breads
Cuisine American
Keyword cheddar cheese, cheese rolls, hot rolls,
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
rise time 2 hours
Total Time 48 minutes
Servings 36 rolls
Calories 187 kcal
Author Janet Barton

Ingredients

  • 7 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons yeast rapid rise
  • ½ cup sugar
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 2 ½ cups milk
  • ½ cup butter
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 lb cheddar cheese cut into ½-inch cubes
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • grated parmesan and chopped parsley to garnish

Instructions

  1. In the bowl of an electric mixture combine, 4 cups of the flour, yeast, sugar and salt. In a medium size sauce pan melt the butter. When butter has melted add the milk into the pan. Continue to barely warm the milk until it reaches a temperature of about 110-115 degrees. Remove from the heat and pour over the flour mixture while the mixer is running. Continue to beat for about 5-7 minutes. Making sure the yeast has dissolved. Beat in the eggs. Add remaining flour 1 cup at a time. Add enough flour to make a soft, slightly sticky dough or until the dough begins to pull away from the edges of the bowl while mixing. Place the dough in a large bowl that has been oiled. Turn the dough to coat completely in the oil. Cover and let rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until the dough has doubled in size.
  2. Remove the dough from the bowl and place on a counter top. Divide the dough in half then into quarters. Divide each quarter into 8 equal size balls. Place a cube of cheese in the middle of the dough. Pull the dough around the cheese to form a ball then pinch the dough tightly so that the cheese doesn’t melt out during baking. This will make approximately 36-40 rolls. Place the rolls on a parchment lined baking sheet about ½-inch apart. Cover and let rise for about 30 minutes. Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 20 minutes or until golden.
  3. Meanwhile, melt the ¼ cup butter and add minced garlic. Set aside. Mix grated Parmesan cheese with parsley and set aside. When the rolls come out of the oven, immediately brush with the garlic butter and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese parsley mixture. Serve immediately. Makes about 36-40 rolls.

Recipe Notes

  • Because the yeast is added in with flour, rapid rise works best.  If using regular active yeast, mix with 1/4 cup warm water then add to flour mixture.
  • Any nice melting cheese may be use.  Pepper Jack is a great spicy alternative.  

 

Nutrition Facts
Cheddar Cheese Rolls
Amount Per Serving (1 roll)
Calories 187 Calories from Fat 63
% Daily Value*
Fat 7g11%
Saturated Fat 4g20%
Cholesterol 30mg10%
Sodium 241mg10%
Potassium 66mg2%
Carbohydrates 22g7%
Fiber 0g0%
Sugar 3g3%
Protein 6g12%
Vitamin A 245IU5%
Calcium 116mg12%
Iron 1.3mg7%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.