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This Garlic Cheese Bread Recipe is so good! The rolls are buttery, cheesy and absolutely crave able. They pull apart and are soft, garlicky and delicious.
Try to eat just one!
Step by step photos and instructions below!
My family loves this homemade garlic bread. We are all very much into garlic, cheese and bread (and who isn’t?). I can always be convinced to make these rolls to go along with dinner.
This cheese garlic bread recipe is a little more labor intensive than my Garlic Knots, or my Red Lobster Biscuits but is absolutely worth it. They are so soft and buttery and I love serving them to my family and friends.
Pulling these hot rolls out of the oven is dangerous! It’s so hard to resist just grabbing one (or two) and snarfing right on the spot.
If you don’t need a full dozen, you can always bake half the batch and freeze the rest and bake another day when you need garlic rolls. Check out the Notes box below for tips on freezing this recipe.
What to serve with Cheesy Garlic Bread
These rolls pair exceptionally well with pasta dishes like Ravioli Lasagna and Baked Ziti, and can be balanced by healthier sides like Arugula Salad or a Kale Salad.
Kitchen Hack
I use a repurposed cheese shaker filled with flour to flour my counter tops. Means an even sprinkle and no mess!
Why you’ll love this recipe:
- These rolls are perfect for family dinners.
- Easy to make (don’t be afraid of yeast!)
- Make ahead! Bake some now, some later. You choose!
I have included step by step photos and instructions, as well as tips and tricks in the post. If you’d rather skip all that, scoot right on down to the full recipe card located at the bottom of the post.
Kylee’s Notes
What to do with leftovers
Baked rolls are good for a few days on the counter. A quick zap in the microwave to make them soft and melty again will work wonders.
Substitutions/Additions
Add some cooked and crumbled bacon to the rolls with the cheese. You won’t regret it.
Caramelized onions are epic in this, too. You can also add a small amount of diced onion (red or white/yellow is fine) instead if you prefer.
You can use any kind of cheese that you like. I like cheddar cheese for the strong flavor, but a little swiss (maybe add some ham, too) is a fun and yummy idea and a great way to mix it up.
Freezing instructions
This recipe can be frozen before baking.
Make the rolls to the step where you have rolled and cut them, and place them in the freezer before you allow them to rise.
I put them on a baking sheet and freeze separately from each other until solid (flash freezing), then put them in a ziplock bag and freeze.
On the day you want to serve, take as many rolls as you’d like to serve, and add them to a baking dish brushed with olive oil or butter. Allow to thaw/rise for 4-5 hours and bake as written.
Ingredients
The full list of ingredients and quantities is found in the printable recipe card below.
How to make this recipe
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The full list of ingredients, quantities and instructions can be found in the printable recipe card below.
Make the dough
In a stand mixer, combine 2 cups of the flour, yeast, sugar, and salt.
Add the milk, melted butter, water and egg, and mix using the dough hook.
Add the remaining flour a little at a time. A shaggy, thick, sticky dough will form.
Continue kneading, either by hand or by mixer until the dough become smooth and springs back when you press it with a finger.
Let the dough rest on the counter for 15 minutes, covered with a barely damp towel.
Roll out the dough
Sprinkle flour on your countertop, and roll out dough to a rectangle..
Fill the rolls
In a small bowl, combine the softened butter, garlic, salt and pepper together, and spread the butter mixture over the entire surface of the dough.
Add the cheese evenly over the dough.
Roll, cut and rise
Roll up, and cut into 12 rolls (I use dental floss for a clean cut). You will need 12 equal pieces.
Place the rolls in your baking dish or baking sheet, cut side down.
Cover and let them rise for about an hour – until puffy and doubled in size.
Bake
Preheat the oven to 375, and bake for 20 minutes until browned.
Remove from the oven, and brush with butter.
Devour.
More Bread Recipes
- Naan Bread – a great beginner recipe! This Naan bread recipe is so easy to make, and super yummy! We use yogurt to make this Indian style flatbread soft and fluffy, and it’s done in just a few hours.
- Whole Wheat Dinner Rolls. Quick and easy to make, these deliciously soft Whole Wheat Dinner Rolls make the perfect amount for your family! They make a hearty side to any dinner. Yum!
- 30 Minute Dinner Rolls – Make these dinner rolls from scratch in just about 30 minutes!! These are great for holidays, weeknights, basically – any time you need them. Using a stand mixer and simple ingredients, you can have these homemade rolls on the table FAST!!
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Buttery Cheddar Garlic Rolls
Ingredients
Dough
- 3 1/4 cups bread flour (divided)
- 2 1/4 tsp instant yeast (1 package)
- 2 Tbs granulated white sugar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup milk (warmed (but not hot))
- 1/4 cup butter (melted)
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 egg (beaten lightly)
Filling
- 2 Tbs butter (melted)
- 7 cloves garlic (minced)
- freshly ground black pepper and sea salt
- 2 cups cheddar cheese (grated)
- Extra butter for brushing on top
Directions
- In a stand mixer, combine 2 Cups of the flour, yeast, sugar, and salt.
- Add the milk, butter, water and egg, and mix using the dough hook, adding the remaining flour a little at a time. A shaggy, thick, sticky dough will form.
- Continue kneading, either by hand or by mixer until the dough become smooth and springs back when you press it with a finger.
- Let the dough rest on the counter for 15 minutes, covered with a barely damp towel.
- Sprinkle flour on your countertop, and roll out dough to a rectangle..
- Mix the butter, garlic, salt and pepper together, and spread out over the entire surface of the dough.
- Add the cheese evenly over the dough.
- Roll up, and cut into 12 rolls (I use dental floss for a clean cut).
- Place the rolls in your baking dish, cover and let them rise for about an hour – until puffy.
- Preheat the oven to 375, and bake for 20 minutes until browned.
- Remove from the oven, and brush with butter.
- Devour.
Nutrition
Disclaimer
Nutritional information is an estimate and provided to you as a courtesy. You should calculate the nutritional information with the actual ingredients used in your recipe using your preferred nutrition calculator.
Update: This recipe was originally published in May of 2017. It was republished with updated photos in June of 2022.
Misty says
Just plain wonderful and so easy!!!
Richard says
Amazing! Made this delicious recipe today and it came out super soft cheesy buttery garlic bombshell. Made Chicken Alfredo and my partner loved it!
Jamela Mthembi says
I baked them today, Hmmm tastes heavenly. I’ll never look back.
Sewqueen says
Do you saute the minced garlic or does it cook in the oven?
Kylee says
Hi there
No need to saute before using – it blends with the butter and dough and cooks. And is delicious.
Sewqueen says
These were delicious! We all liked them and I’m making more tomorrow for a birthday dinner. They are a perfect late night snack warmed and dipped in tomato sauce. Thanks for this recipe!
Jane says
The rolls were soft and fluffy. There was a subtle garlic flavor and cheese throughout the rolls. I spread a little bit of butter on a hot roll and it was amazing! We managed to keep them in a container for 4 days and enjoyed them throughout the week. They were great with the soup but I also enjoyed them with a salad and just for a snack.
Mira says
Butter and garlic — who in the world could say no to these rolls?
Pam @ TheBreadSheBakes says
Great idea to make these cheese-garlic swirls! Using orange cheddar perfectly enhances their scrumptious looks 🙂
April R - Uncookie Cutter says
So good looking. Yum, yum!! Pinning!
Ann| Cooking Maniac says
These look amazing! I am so these tomorrow. 🙂
Eileen says
Butter, garlic, cheddar – how could these not be totally yummy.
Eva @ Eva Bakes says
This looks like tomorrow’s breakfast! And lunch and dinner… 😉
Pavani says
Wow, what an amazing recipe. These cheesy, garlic rolls are absolutely delicious.
Baking In Pyjamas says
I can see why everyone ate these instead of dinner, they look delicious! Laura@ Baking in Pyjamas
Mayuri Patel says
Kylee love your red pan/bowl…. Utensil. And what’s in them even more. Next soup I make will have to be accompanied by these beauties.
Holly says
I thought nothing could top cinnamon rolls but I think I was mistaken! These are gorgeous!