Description
These Bacon & Cheese Rolls with Garlic Butter are a savory delight, perfect for breakfast or as a side dish. A soft and fluffy yeast dough is filled with a flavorful mixture of crispy bacon, gooey cheddar, and fragrant herbs, all topped with a garlic butter finish. These rolls are a crowd-pleaser and great for any occasion.
Ingredients
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For Yeast Bread Dough:
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 tbsp dry active yeast
- 1 tbsp white granulated sugar
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 1/3 cup butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 3 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
For Filling:
- 8 slices smoked bacon, diced
- 3 cups grated cheddar cheese
- 1 1/2 cups grated parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 1 tsp EACH: sea salt, smoked paprika, dried garlic, dried onion, dried basil, dried oregano
- 1/4 cup fresh chopped parsley
- 3 tbsp fresh chopped dill
- 1/4 cup chopped green onion, green parts only; about 2 onions
For Garlic Butter Topping:
- 1/3 cup butter, melted
- 4 garlic cloves
- 2 tbsp fresh chopped parsley
Instructions
- Making the Yeast Dough: Heat milk to 120°F-130°F. Proof yeast with milk and sugar. Add butter, eggs, salt. Gradually add flour. Knead dough until smooth. Proof for 1 hour.
- Preparing the Fillings: Cook bacon until crispy. Grate cheeses. Chop herbs and onion. Mix seasoned butter spread.
- Shaping the Rolls: Roll out dough, spread butter, add cheeses, bacon, herbs. Roll dough, slice into 12 pieces. Place in pan.
- Baking Instructions: Proof rolls for 30-45 mins. Bake at 350°F for 35-40 mins.
- Garlic Butter Topping: Melt butter, add garlic and parsley. Brush over baked rolls.
Notes
- You can make the rolls ahead and refrigerate before baking.
- Adjust the fillings to suit your taste preferences.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
