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Cheesy Garlic Herb Pull Apart Rolls

A 5-ingredient recipe for the best appetizer! Warm, soft rolls filled with cheese and topped with garlic butter. Perfect for parties and holiday gatherings!
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Appetizer, Dinner Rolls
Servings: 15 (or more) people
Author: Stephanie Simmons

Ingredients

  • 1 package Rhodes Thaw, Rise & Bake rolls Or any similar ready made bread dough/pizza dough
  • 1/4 cup salted butter, melted
  • 1 tsp italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 16 ounces Monterrey Jack cheese, in block form

For Serving

  • 2-3 tbsp salted butter, melted

Instructions

  • If Frozen: If using a frozen ready-made bread or pizza dough, thaw according to package directions.
  • Prepare rolls: Preheat oven to 350℉. Cut the blocks of cheese into bite-sized cubes. Mix the spices together in a small bowl. Slightly flatten out one of the rolls. (If not using the Rhodes option, you'll need to cut your piece dough into equal portions - one loaf of dough should give you 7-8 rolls.) Place 3-5 small chunks of cheese on the roll, and fold the edges over, pinching to seal the bottom, pushing the cheese up towards the top of the roll. (If it's bursting back open, try using a little less cheese.) Repeat with remaining rolls. 
    Spray two 9-inch round pans with nonstick spray and place the rolls inside. Brush the tops of the rolls with melted butter, and sprinkle the spices over each pan of rolls. 
  • Bake rolls: Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown. Brush with a little more butter and enjoy while they're hot!
  • Store: Store leftovers, covered, in the fridge for a day or two. These rolls can be reheated in the oven - BUT they're really best when fresh! 

Notes

Ready-Made Dough: Most major grocery stores have some sort of ready made bread or pizza dough in the freezer section, or sometimes in a refrigerated area. 
Cheese: I found that the cheese melted better in the rolls when I used a few small pieces, instead of one larger chunk of cheese. 
 

Nutrition

Serving: 1roll | Calories: 154kcal | Carbohydrates: 0.5g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 39mg | Sodium: 218mg | Potassium: 30mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 0.2g | Vitamin A: 376IU | Vitamin C: 0.01mg | Calcium: 229mg | Iron: 0.3mg