These easy cheddar cheese rolls are hands down the best homemade bread recipe I’ve ever shared! They’re soft, cheesy, and so simple that even busy moms can make them on weeknight dinners.
Let me tell you something – I’ve been making these cheese stuffed rolls for my family for over 10 years, and they still go crazy every single time! There’s just something magical about pulling apart a warm roll and watching that melted cheese stretch out. My kids literally fight over the last one!
What I love most about this simple bread recipe is how it makes your whole house smell amazing. You know that cozy feeling when you walk into a bakery? That’s exactly what your kitchen will smell like. And the best part? These cost way less than buying fancy dinner rolls from the store.
This recipe makes about 32 rolls, which sounds like a lot, but trust me – they disappear fast! Plus, you can freeze half the batch for busy nights when you need something special but don’t have time to start from scratch.
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Why Every Family Needs This Cheese Roll Recipe
Super easy to make – No complicated bread making techniques. If you can mix ingredients in a bowl, you can make these!
Budget-friendly meal idea – Uses basic pantry ingredients that most families already have. Way cheaper than restaurant bread!
Perfect comfort food – These warm, cheesy rolls make any simple dinner feel special. Great for picky eaters too!
Make-ahead friendly – Bake them on Sunday and reheat all week. Perfect for meal planning and busy family schedules.
Simple Ingredients You Need
Regular flour – Just the all-purpose flour from any grocery store. Nothing fancy needed here!
Quick-rise yeast – This saves you so much time compared to regular yeast. Look for it in the baking aisle near the flour.
Whole milk – Makes the rolls super soft and tender. Don’t use skim milk – you need that fat for the best texture.
Real butter – Please don’t use margarine! Real butter makes all the difference in taste. It’s worth the extra cost.
Good cheddar cheese – Buy a block and cut it yourself. The pre-shredded stuff just doesn’t melt the same way.
Fresh garlic – One little clove makes the butter topping incredible. If you only have garlic powder, use about 1/2 teaspoon.
Parmesan cheese – The good stuff in a wedge, not the powdered kind in a shaker. Your taste buds will thank you!
How to Make Perfect Cheese Rolls Every Time
Step 1: Get everything ready Take your butter and eggs out of the fridge about an hour before you start. Room temperature ingredients mix together so much better!
Step 2: Mix the base In a big bowl, mix 4 cups of flour with the yeast, sugar, and salt. In a small pot, melt your butter and add the milk. Warm it until it feels just warm on your wrist – not hot!
Step 3: Make the dough Pour the warm milk into your flour and mix for about 5 minutes. Add the eggs and beat until smooth. Then slowly add more flour until the dough stops sticking to the bowl but still feels a bit tacky.
Step 4: Let it rise Put the dough in an oiled bowl and cover with a kitchen towel. Find a warm spot in your house – top of the fridge works great! Let it sit for an hour until it doubles in size.
Step 5: Shape your rolls Dump the dough on your counter and divide it into 32 pieces. Take each piece, flatten it a bit, put a cheese cube in the middle, and pinch it closed really tight. This is super important – you don’t want cheese leaking everywhere!
Step 6: Final rise and bake Put the rolls on baking sheets with parchment paper. Cover and let them puff up for 30 minutes. Bake at 350°F for about 20 minutes until they’re golden brown.
Step 7: Make them irresistible While they’re baking, melt some butter with minced garlic. When the rolls come out, brush them with garlic butter and sprinkle with Parmesan and parsley. Serve them hot!
My Best Tips for Success
Don’t rush the rising – I know it’s tempting, but good bread needs time. Use this time to prep dinner or help kids with homework!
Seal those cheese pockets tight – Really pinch and twist the dough. Nobody wants their cheese all over the baking sheet!
Test your milk temperature – Too hot kills the yeast, too cold won’t work. It should feel like a warm bath on your wrist.
Make extra – These freeze beautifully! Pop them in the oven straight from the freezer for fresh bread anytime.
Easy Ways to Change Things Up
Different cheese ideas – Try pepper jack for a kick, or mix cheddar with mozzarella for extra stretch!
Herb butter – Add dried herbs like rosemary or thyme to your garlic butter. So fancy but so easy!
Mini party rolls – Make them smaller for appetizers. Perfect for holiday gatherings or potluck dinners!
Breakfast version – Skip the cheese and fill with cinnamon sugar. Brush with honey butter when done!
Storage and Reheating Made Simple
Keep these at room temperature for up to 3 days in a container or bag. For longer storage, freeze them after baking for up to 3 months.
To reheat, wrap in foil and pop in a 300°F oven for 10 minutes. They’ll taste like you just made them! You can also microwave one for 15 seconds if you’re in a hurry.
What Goes Great with Cheese Rolls
These work with almost any family dinner:
Chicken soup on cold nights
Sunday roast with veggies
Simple salad for a light meal
Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner
Chili when it’s freezing outside
Smart Tips for Busy Families
Want to save time? Make the rolls completely, then freeze them before baking. When you want fresh bread, just let them thaw and rise for about 3 hours, then bake as usual.
This is perfect when you’re hosting family or during the holidays when your oven is already full. You can have fresh, homemade bread without any stress!
Ingredients
For the Bread:
7 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons rapid-rise yeast
1/2 cup sugar
2 teaspoons salt
2 1/2 cups whole milk
1/2 cup butter
2 large eggs
1 pound sharp cheddar cheese cut into cubes
For the Topping:
1/4 cup butter melted
1 garlic clove minced
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped
Instructions
Mix the dry stuff – In a large bowl, combine 4 cups flour, yeast, sugar, and salt. Stir it all together.
Warm the milk – In a small pot, melt 1/2 cup butter. Add milk and warm until it feels like a warm bath on your wrist (110-115°F).
Make the dough – Pour warm milk into flour mixture. Beat with a mixer for 5-7 minutes until smooth. Add eggs and beat until well mixed.
Add more flour – Slowly add remaining flour, one cup at a time. Stop when dough pulls away from the bowl but still feels slightly sticky.
Let it rise – Put dough in an oiled bowl, turning to coat all sides. Cover with a towel and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour until doubled.
Shape the rolls – Turn dough onto counter and divide into 32 pieces. Flatten each piece, put a cheese cube in center, and pinch tightly to seal.
Second rise – Place rolls on parchment-lined baking sheets. Cover and rise 30 minutes.
Make garlic butter – While rolls rise, melt 1/4 cup butter with minced garlic. Mix Parmesan and parsley in a small bowl.
Bake them – Preheat oven to 350°F. Bake 18-20 minutes until golden brown.
Finish perfectly – Brush hot rolls with garlic butter and sprinkle with Parmesan mixture. Serve warm!
Notes
Room temperature ingredients work best – Take eggs and butter out early
Don’t add too much flour – Slightly sticky dough makes softer rolls
Seal cheese cubes tight – This prevents messy leaking during baking
Freezer friendly – Bake and freeze for up to 3 months
Reheating tip – Wrap in foil and warm at 300°F for 10 minutes
Did you make these easy cheddar cheese rolls? I’d love to know how your family liked them! Leave a comment and tell me about your experience making this recipe.