The Best BACON & Cheddar Garlic Dinner Rolls!! With Herb Garlic Butter!!!

bacon

🥗Healthier: turkey bacon

💰Cheaper: ham

Turkey bacon reduces fat content while maintaining flavor.

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheddar

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Reduced-fat cheddar offers lower calories without sacrificing taste.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil provides healthier fats while margarine is often less expensive.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is dairy-free, while water is a cost-effective option.

In a large mixing bowl, add 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1/3 cup of white granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 4 1/2 teaspoons of Fleischmann's rapid rise yeast; whisk together.

Heat 1 1/2 cups of water in the microwave until it reaches 120-130°F; add 6 tablespoons of butter and mix until combined.

Add 1 large egg to the water and butter mixture; whisk together.

Gradually add 3 cups of all-purpose flour, about 1 cup at a time, mixing well after each addition until a dough forms.

Lightly flour a work surface and knead the dough for a couple of minutes until elastic and smooth.

Place the dough in a clean mixing bowl, cover with a towel, and let it rise for 10 minutes.

Render 5 slices of smoked bacon in a skillet until crispy; remove and drain on paper towels, then chop into small bits.

In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped bacon, 2 diced green onions, 2 cups of grated cheddar cheese, 1 cup of Parmesan cheese, 2 tablespoons of fresh parsley, 3 pressed garlic cloves, 2 tablespoons of olive oil, 1 teaspoon of smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon of dried basil, a pinch of salt, and ground black pepper; mix well.

Punch down the risen dough and turn it out onto a lightly floured work surface; knead for about 30 seconds.

Roll the dough into a 12 by 18 inch rectangle and spread the filling evenly, leaving a half inch border along the edges.

Starting at the long edge, roll the dough tightly into a log.

Use unflavored floss to cut the log into 12 rolls.

Place the rolls in a large casserole dish and let them proof at room temperature for about 1 hour until doubled in size.

Preheat the oven to 350°F.

Bake the rolls for 25 to 30 minutes until golden brown on top.

While the rolls are baking, prepare the topping by mixing 1/2 cup of melted butter with 3 pressed garlic cloves and 2-3 tablespoons of parsley; let it infuse.

Brush the baked rolls with the garlic and parsley butter before serving.

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