Cheesy Garlic Rolls: the easy and tasty recipe

Bread. We love it in just about any form. Who doesn’t love a fresh roll straight from the oven with a generous spread of butter? And if you add garlic, it gets even better! If you’re looking for a quick, easy alternative to classic garlic rolls, then this is the recipe for you. The ingredients for these Cheesy Garlic Rolls are simply mixed together, allowed to rise, and baked! It couldn’t be easier! The result is a light, fluffy pull-apart roll (also known as monkey bread) that makes a delicious addition to any meal. Having spaghetti, lasagna, or a bowl of chili? Make sure to serve these Cheesy Garlic Rolls with your main dish, and your guests will be coming back for more!

Tips and tricks

– Don’t skip the rising step, this will create a soft, fluffy roll.

– Make sure to grease the pan properly, to prevent the rolls from sticking to the pan.

– If you like more cheese, you can grate parmesan over the garlic rolls before it goes in the oven. Just check that it doesn’t burn quickly, if this happens, you can cover the rolls loosely with aluminum foil).

What to serve with Cheesy Garlic Rolls?

These Easy Cheesy Garlic Rolls are good with just about anything. Serve it with Spaghetti Bolognaise and a side salad, or even a baked lasagna. It’s just as good on its own with a serving of butter! And if that hasn’t inspired you enough, you can also have it with steamy bowl of chili, soup, or even pulled chicken.

If you don’t want to serve them as a side, you can also serve them as an appetizer to any Italian main meal. If serving as an appetizer, you can add a few dipping options: olive oil, pizza sauce, or salsa.

How to store Easy Cheese Garlic Rolls

These Easy Cheese Garlic Rolls can be made in advance. Stored the baked rolls in the fridge (in an airtight container) for up to one week. They can also be frozen; wrap tightly with plastic wrap and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw the rolls in the fridge and heat up in a low oven for about 10-15 minutes.

You can freeze the dough balls (just after step 6). When you’re ready to bake them, allow to thaw. And continue with step 7.

How to make Cheesy Garlic Rolls

Dissolve the yeast in 2 tsp warm water.

In a bowl, mix the flour with 2 tsp. salt and dissolved yeast.

Gradually add warm water.

Mix well and let rest for 1 hour.

In the meanwhile, cut mozzarella into small cubes.

Roll out the dough with a rolling pin and use a pizza cutter to divide into 18 squares.

Place one slice of mozzarella cheese in the middle of each square and form rolls.

Grease the pan with melted butter. Add the dough balls to the pan, cover and allow to rise.

In the meanwhile, add chopped fresh garlic into melted butter.

Use the butter-herb mixture and brush over the risen dough balls.

Bake at 175°C/345°F for 30-40 minutes until golden brown. Season with fresh parsley and serve warm.

Notes

The recipe is not difficult to make, and is pretty straight forward, but it does require some planning (because of the rising time).