Description
Homemade cheddar pull-apart bread delivers irresistible cheesy layers perfect for gathering friends around the table. Sharp cheddar and buttery dough create a crowd-pleasing centerpiece you can savor slice by slice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 cups (360 ml) sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cup (240 ml) Gouda cheese, shredded
- ¼ cup (60 ml) Parmesan cheese, grated
- 15 Rhodes rolls (frozen unbaked roll dough)
- 4 tbsps (59 ml) butter, melted
- 1 jalapeno, seeded and finely minced
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried basil
- ½ tsp garlic powder
Instructions
- Preparation: Gently thaw Rhodes rolls for 30 minutes, carefully slice each roll in half.
- Flavor Infusion: Create a zesty butter blend by mixing melted butter with half the jalapeno peppers, oregano, basil, garlic powder, and a trio of shredded cheeses (cheddar, Gouda, Parmesan).
- Coating: Thoroughly dredge roll halves in the seasoned butter-cheese mixture, ensuring complete and even coverage.
- Assembly: Generously spray a 9-inch spring-form pan with non-stick cooking spray, arranging the coated roll pieces inside with strategic placement.
- Proofing: Shield the pan with plastic wrap and allow dough to rise in a warm, undisturbed environment until volume doubles (2-3.5 hours depending on ambient conditions).
- Oven Preparation: Preheat oven to 350°F, positioning an aluminum foil sheet underneath the pan to catch potential drippings.
- Final Topping: Sprinkle remaining cheddar, Gouda, and chopped jalapeno evenly across the roll surface.
- Baking: Cook for 25-30 minutes until cheese turns golden-brown and rolls are completely baked through.
- Resting: Remove from oven and let cool 5-10 minutes to allow cheese to set and prevent potential burns when serving.
Notes
- Optimize Thawing: Allow rolls to thaw at room temperature for exactly 30 minutes to ensure perfect texture and even rising.
- Cheese Blend Mastery: Mix multiple cheese varieties for complex, rich flavor depth that elevates the bread’s taste profile.
- Proofing Precision: Watch dough rise in a warm, draft-free spot; rising time varies between 2-3.5 hours based on kitchen conditions.
- Temperature Control: Use aluminum foil underneath to catch butter drips and prevent messy oven cleanup while ensuring even baking.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 249
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 455 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 21 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 41 mg