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A warm and tender Bacon Cheddar Roll partially eaten.

Easy Bacon Cheddar Rolls

Here it is! A simple and easy cheese roll recipe made using frozen bread dough. Bacon Cheddar Rolls take just 4 ingredients, are light and fluffy in texture, and loaded with melted cheese and crispy bacon....just heavenly. If your family loves cinnamon rolls, I'm betting they will flip over this savory version, too.
Servings: 12 small rolls
Chef Alli
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Raising Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes

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Ingredients
 

  • 1 loaf frozen bread dough, thawed
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese, we love sharp cheddar (such as Cabot Seriously Sharp Cheddar)
  • 1/3 cup cooked and chopped bacon, more if preferred
  • melted butter, optional, for brushing the warm rolls
  • grated parmesan, optional, for topping the warm rolls

Instructions
 

  • Place the bread dough onto a lightly floured work surface; let rest for 10 minutes.
    Using your favorite rolling pin, roll the dough out into a 18-inch wide x 9-inch tall r(roughly) rectangle.
    **If the dough resists and pulls back as you roll it out, let it rest for another 10 minutes on the counter, then try again.
  • Once your dough is rolled, spread it with mayonnaise; sprinkle the shredded cheese and bacon crumbles over the mayonnaise.
  • Starting at the long side of the dough that is closest to you, roll up the dough, encasing the filling inside.
    Using your favorite serrated knife, slice the log of dough into 12 even-sized rolls.(Or if you prefer, you can make 6 larger rolls.)
    Place the rolls onto a greased 9x13 rimmed baking sheet or pan.
  • Let the rolls rise in a draft-free area of your kitchen for approx. 1 hour, or until the rolls are about doubled in size and the dough looks very soft and puffy.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Bake the rolls for 15-20 minutes on the center rack of the oven, until golden brown; brush with melted butter and sprinkle with a bit of parmesan, if desired.
    Cool slightly before serving.

Notes

Be sure to check the blog post for tips and tricks, specific instructions, and FAQ's on making Bacon Cheddar Rolls! 

Nutrition

Calories: 51kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 3gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 13mgSodium: 173mgPotassium: 8mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 74IUCalcium: 51mgIron: 1mg

Nutritional Disclaimer

Chef Alli is not a dietitian or nutritionist, and any nutritional information shared is an estimate.

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