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Cheesy Garlic Pull-Apart Rolls

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Ultra-soft dinner rolls loaded with garlic butter and melty cheese, perfect as a side for family meals.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup warm milk (105-115°F)
  • 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 large egg
  • For the Garlic Butter Topping:
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine warm milk, yeast, and sugar. Let stand for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
  2. Add flour, salt, softened butter, and egg to the yeast mixture. Mix until a shaggy dough forms.
  3. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  4. Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let rise in a warm place for 1-1.5 hours, or until doubled in size.
  5. Punch down the dough and turn it out onto a lightly floured surface.
  6. Roll the dough into a 12×18 inch rectangle.
  7. In a small bowl, whisk together melted butter, minced garlic, parsley, salt, and pepper for the topping.
  8. Brush about half of the garlic butter mixture over the dough.
  9. Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the buttered dough.
  10. Cut the dough into 12 equal strips. Stack 2 strips on top of each other and cut them in half. Repeat with the remaining strips, so you have 24 pieces.
  11. Arrange the dough pieces cut-side up in a greased 9×13 inch baking pan.
  12. Cover the pan and let the rolls rise for another 30-45 minutes.
  13. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  14. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  15. Brush the remaining garlic butter mixture over the hot rolls immediately after removing them from the oven.
  16. Serve warm.

Notes

  • For make-ahead convenience, you can assemble the rolls, cover them, and refrigerate them overnight. Let them sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes before baking.
  • These rolls freeze well. Let them cool completely, then store in an airtight container or freezer bag for up to 2 months. Reheat in the oven or microwave.
  • You can substitute other cheeses like cheddar or Monterey Jack for the mozzarella.

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