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Cheesy Garlic Cinnamon Rolls

Delight in these irresistible Cheesy Garlic Cinnamon Rolls, featuring gooey cheese, aromatic garlic, and a hint of sweetness from cinnamon, perfect for cozy evenings.
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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 12 rolls
Calories 300 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the dough

  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup sugar
  • 2 ½ teaspoons instant yeast
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup warm milk
  • 2 large eggs
  • ¼ cup softened butter

For the filling

  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • ½ cup cream cheese, softened
  • 2 tablespoons minced garlic
  • 1 tablespoon cinnamon
  • ½ cup brown sugar

For the icing (optional)

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, yeast, and salt.
  • In another bowl, whisk together the warm milk, eggs, and softened butter.
  • Gradually mix the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until a dough forms.

Kneading

  • Lightly flour your work surface and knead the dough for about 8-10 minutes, or until it’s smooth and elastic.
  • Place it in a greased bowl, cover it with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm spot for about an hour, or until doubled in size.

Making the Filling

  • In a separate bowl, mix together the shredded mozzarella cheese, cream cheese, minced garlic, cinnamon, and brown sugar until fully combined.

Rolling and Cutting

  • Once the dough has risen, punch it down and roll it out into a rectangle, about ¼-inch thick.
  • Spread the filling evenly across the surface.
  • Starting from one of the longer edges, tightly roll the dough into a log.
  • Slice the log into 12 equal pieces and place them in a greased baking dish.

Second Rise

  • Cover the rolls lightly and allow them to rise for another 30 minutes, or until puffy.

Baking

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • Bake the rolls for about 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown on top.

Icing (Optional)

  • While the rolls are baking, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract to make the icing.
  • Drizzle it over the warm rolls after they come out of the oven.

Notes

Tips for success: Proper kneading develops gluten, brush with melted butter before baking for a golden top, consider adding herbs for extra flavor, use fresh mozzarella for gooey texture.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 7gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 250mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15g
Keyword Cheesy Rolls, cinnamon rolls, Garlic Bread
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