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Cheesy Stuffed Garlic Bread Rolls Recipe

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These Cheesy Stuffed Garlic Bread Rolls are a delightful appetizer, perfect for game days or any gathering. Soft pizza dough balls stuffed with melted mozzarella cheese are baked to golden perfection, brushed with a flavorful garlic herb butter, and topped with cheese strips to resemble football laces. Served warm with marinara sauce, they combine gooey cheese, rich garlic flavors, and a crispy crust in every bite.

Ingredients

Scale

Dough and Cheese

  • 16–19 oz pizza dough
  • 8 mozzarella string cheese sticks (or 32 Land O Lakes Creamy Italian Blend Cheese Cubes)
  • 1 slice cheese of choice (mozzarella, provolone, or cheddar)

Brush and Topping

  • ½ tbsp milk (or 1 egg, whisked)
  • Flaky sea salt (optional)

Garlic Herb Butter

  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter (melted and cooled slightly)
  • ¼ cup finely grated parmesan cheese
  • 2 small cloves garlic, minced (or 1 large clove)
  • 1 tbsp chopped parsley
  • 1 tbsp chopped basil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Serving

  • Warm marinara sauce

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup and to prevent sticking.
  2. Prepare dough and cheese: Cut the mozzarella string cheese sticks into approximately 1-inch pieces, yielding about 32 pieces total. If using cheese cubes, this step is not needed. Divide the pizza dough into 32 equal pieces using a knife or bench scraper; use a scale for precision if desired.
  3. Shape dough balls: Press each dough piece into a small rectangle with your fingers. Place one cheese piece in the center, then wrap the dough around it, pinching to seal. Roll each sealed piece gently into a smooth ball.
  4. Arrange dough balls: Place the dough balls seam side down on the prepared baking sheet, shaping them into a football shape. Use about 16 balls to form the outer rim and arrange the remaining balls to fill the middle; they should touch but not be overcrowded.
  5. Brush and bake: Brush the tops with milk or whisked egg and sprinkle with flaky sea salt if desired. Bake in the preheated oven for 18 minutes. Then switch the oven to broil and broil for 2-3 minutes until the tops are golden brown. Allow to cool slightly after baking.
  6. Prepare garlic herb butter and brush: In a medium bowl, combine the melted butter, grated parmesan, minced garlic, chopped parsley, chopped basil, salt, and pepper. Brush this aromatic mixture generously over the tops of the baked rolls.
  7. Add cheese laces: Cut the slice of cheese into 7 thin rectangles and arrange them over the rolls to mimic the laces of a football, enhancing appearance and extra cheesiness.
  8. Serve: Serve the cheesy stuffed garlic bread rolls warm with marinara sauce on the side for dipping. Enjoy this irresistible appetizer!

Notes

  • Using a scale to divide the dough ensures even-sized rolls that bake uniformly.
  • If you don’t have flaky sea salt, regular salt can be used but sprinkle lightly to avoid overpowering the rolls.
  • For extra flavor, you can add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the garlic herb butter for a mild kick.
  • Serve immediately for best texture; reheating can be done in the oven to maintain crispiness.
  • Substitute fresh herbs with dried herbs (use about 1 tsp each) if fresh are unavailable.

Keywords: cheesy garlic bread, stuffed bread rolls, football bread rolls, game day appetizer, cheesy snack, garlic herb butter bread

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