Cheese-Stuffed Dinner Knots
Frozen dinner rolls transformed into knots with melted cheddar and mozzarella centers. Thaw rolls, stuff with cheese mixture, tie into knots, brush with herb butter, and bake until golden. Warm, cheesy pull-apart rolls perfect for weeknight dinners or casual entertaining.
Ingredients
- 12 frozen yeast dinner rolls
- ¾ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ¾ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 4 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- sea salt(optional)
Instructions
- 1
Coat baking sheet with cooking spray.
- 2
Thaw rolls on baking sheet or overnight in refrigerator until dough has doubled in size.
- 3
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- 4
Combine cheddar and mozzarella cheeses in a medium bowl.
- 5
Roll out a dough ball to a round shape.
- 6
Place cheese in center of dough, bring edges together, and press to seal.
- 7
Roll out the stuffed dough with a rolling pin until it becomes a half circle with cheese layered inside.
- 8
Roll into a rope and tie into a knot.
- 9
Place on greased baking sheet and repeat with remaining dough balls.
- 10
Mix butter and parsley in a small bowl.
- 11
Brush rolls with half the butter mixture and sprinkle lightly with salt.
- 12
Bake until golden.
- 13
Remove from oven and brush with remaining butter mixture.
- 14
Serve warm.
Tips
Thaw rolls completely before stuffing to ensure dough is pliable and easier to work with.
Use a heaping tablespoon of cheese to avoid overstuffing, which can cause leaking during baking.
Roll the stuffed dough gently to avoid pressing cheese out of the sides.
Good to Know
Store covered at room temperature for up to 2 days. Reheat in a 300 degree F oven for 5 to 10 minutes.
Assemble knots, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for up to 8 hours before baking. Add 2 to 3 minutes to bake time if baking from chilled.
Serve warm with marinara sauce for dipping or alongside pasta and salad.
Common Mistakes
Overstuff the dough to avoid cheese leaking during baking.
Skip sealing the edges to prevent filling from escaping.
Underbake the rolls to ensure the dough cooks through and cheese melts completely.