Cheesy Garlic Pull Apart Rolls

I love frozen dough! I had never used the stuff before this weekend, but boy did I make some tasty treats. It's now one of my go-to premade ingredients that I am not ashamed to use. Yes, it took a day to have it thaw out, but just plan in advance and you will be golden. Once its ready to use, the possibilities are endless. Not only did I make these, I made Semi Homemade Cinnamon Rolls which were to die for. Besides the dough, I had everything else on hand to make both recipes. Take a peak and see what you have and create something unique. Most recipes take about 20-25 minutes to bake. I have a vision of rolling little bit size pieces out and putting some type of candy bar in the middle...might have to give that a try, then of course bring them to work because I rather fatten them up then my boyfriend and myself lol.

It took about an hour and a half in all to make these little pillows of loveliness since I let them proof and get all big and glorious. If I had pepperonis they would have definitely been added, but I wasn't going to make a special trip. You can really stuff them with anything you like, I just kept them plain Jane but delicious with cheese. They warm up well in the oven if you have any leftovers and served them with leftover pasta sauce I had.

Cheesy Garlic Pull Apart Knots

• 1 loaf bread dough, thawed and proofed
• 3 tbs melted butter
• 1 to 1 1/4 cups shredded Italian blend cheese
• 1 tbs parsley flakes
• 1/2 tps garlic powder
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1 tbs Parmesan cheese, finely grated
• 1/2 cup marinara or pasta sauce

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Mix parsley, garlic powder, salt, and Parmesan cheese together in a bowl. Set aside.
3. Cut dough into 1-inch chucks.
4. Flatten with hand and put a small amount of cheese in the middle. Gather all the sides and pinch to close.
5. Brush with butter and dip in seasoned Parmesan mix.
6. Continue until all the dough is used.
7. Place in 2 9-inch pie pans and left proof for 45 minutes until doubled in size.
8. Put in oven for 20 minutes until lightly browned.
9. Serve hot with marinara sauce.

Tips and Tricks

• Use whatever cheese you have on hand. It would probably be easier to use block cheese cut into small cubes, but I had shredded on hand.
• If you don't have time to let them proof that is ok, they just won't be as big and fluffy.
• To warm, place in 300 degree oven for 5 minutes.
• Make into little pizza puffs by stuffing with pepperonis, onions, peppers, and cheese.