Cheesy What's-its

I  am not sure how we named these rolls but it has stuck in our family. Genna claims she came up with it since she couldn't remember what they were called and  she was the first one to make these.

I like to make the dough in my bread machine, it's a pizza dough recipe or you can buy some at the store already made. Either way these will make you very popular at your next potluck or family dinner.

Cheesy What's-its


If you are making  the dough in your bread machine, I like to do the 1 1/2 pound dough, it makes a 9 by 13 inch  pan of rolls, 1 pound of dough makes a 8 by 8 inch pan.
 The Dough:
Into the bread machine on the dough setting:
1 cup water
3 cups all purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon sugar
2 teaspoons active dry yeast

Or as mentioned above you can buy the dough already made.

Inside the roll ingredients:
4 tablespoons melted butter
2-4 cloves chopped garlic
2 1/2 cups grated cheese, cheddar, mozzarella, Parmesan, Swiss, Monterey Jack...
2-4  teaspoons chopped fresh herbs

I melt the butter with the garlic and fresh herbs. Roll out the dough into a rectangle on a floured board or marble slab. Brush with your melted garlic, herb butter.

Sprinkle 2 cups of cheese evenly over the dough. Save the last 1/2 cup of cheese for the top.

 Roll the dough carefully up into a long log, pinching the top flap to seal it closed.

Cut into equal size rounds and place in a greased baking pan.
Cover with plastic wrap and allow to rise for 30 to 60 minutes.

 Preheat the oven to 350.
Just before you put them in the oven, sprinkle the top with the last 1/2 cup of grated cheese.

 Bake for 30 to 45 minutes, until golden brown.

 These are great with a simple salad or soup for dinner !!