Cheesy Stuffed Dinner Rolls

Ingredients You’ll Need

Dough

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon instant yeast
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons butter or oil
  • 1 cup warm milk
  • 1 egg

Filling

  • mozzarella cubes or cheese sticks
  • cheddar or any melting cheese

Topping

  • melted butter
  • garlic powder
  • black pepper
  • parsley (optional)
  • extra cheese (optional)

🥛 Step 1 – Activate the Yeast

In a bowl mix:

  • warm milk
  • sugar
  • yeast

Let sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy.

This step ensures soft, fluffy bread.

If it doesn’t foam, your yeast is old — replace it.

🥣 Step 2 – Make the Dough

Add to the yeast mixture:

  • flour
  • salt
  • butter/oil
  • egg

Mix until dough forms.

Knead 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic.

The dough should feel soft, slightly tacky, but not sticky.

If sticky, add a little flour.

If dry, add a splash of milk.

Perfect dough = soft buns later.

⏳ Step 3 – Let the Dough Rise

Cover bowl with towel.

Let rise in warm place for 45–60 minutes.

It should double in size.

This step creates that airy fluffy texture.

Don’t rush it.

Good bread takes patience 😊

🧀 Step 4 – Shape & Stuff

Punch down dough.

Divide into equal balls (about golf ball size).

Flatten each ball slightly.

Place a cube of cheese in center.

Wrap dough around cheese.

Pinch tightly to seal.

Very important:

Seal well or cheese leaks out while baking.

Place seam-side down on baking tray.

Repeat for all.

🧈 Step 5 – Add Topping

Brush tops with melted butter.

Sprinkle:

  • garlic powder
  • pepper
  • herbs
  • or extra shredded cheese

This gives golden color and flavor.

Optional but highly recommended.

⏳ Step 6 – Second Rise

Cover tray.

Let buns rest 15–20 minutes.

This makes them extra fluffy and light.

They puff up beautifully.

🔥 Step 7 – Bake

Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).

Bake 15–18 minutes until:

  • golden brown
  • cheese bubbly
  • tops slightly crispy

Your kitchen will smell INSANE.

Seriously hard to wait 😂

😍 Texture & Flavor

These rolls are:

Outside → lightly crispy & golden

Inside → ultra soft & fluffy

Center → melty stretchy cheese

Buttery. Cheesy. Warm. Comforting.

Basically the definition of “just one more bite.”

🍽 Serving Ideas

Serve with:

  • soup
  • pasta
  • salads
  • BBQ
  • burgers
  • dipping sauces
  • marinara
  • garlic butter
  • ranch

Or just eat them plain and hot.

They don’t need anything else.

🧠 Pro Tips for Best Results

Seal dough tightly

Prevents cheese leaks

Use block cheese

Melts better than shredded

Don’t overbake

Keeps them soft

Brush with butter after baking too

Extra shine & flavor

Eat warm

Best cheese pull

🔄 Fun Variations

Try different fillings:

Garlic cheese

Add garlic butter inside

Pepperoni pizza

Add mini pepperoni + cheese

Chicken

Add shredded chicken & cheese

Spinach feta

Mediterranean style

Sweet

Nutella or cream cheese

Jalapeño

Spicy cheesy version

❄️ Storage Tips

Room temp:

1 day covered

Fridge:

3–4 days

Freezer:

Up to 2 months

Reheat:

Oven or air fryer for fresh taste

They reheat surprisingly well.

❤️ Final Thoughts

These cheesy stuffed rolls are one of those recipes everyone should know.

Simple. Cozy. Comforting. Addictive.

Soft bread + melted cheese = happiness.

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