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Cheesy Pull-Apart Dinner Roll Wreath with Tomato Garnish Recipe

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  • Author: Sara
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings

Description

This Cheesy Pull-Apart Dinner Roll Wreath is a festive and flavorful appetizer perfect for gatherings or holiday meals. Soft yeast dinner rolls are filled with gooey mozzarella cheese, baked to golden perfection, brushed with a savory garlic herb butter, and decorated with juicy grape tomatoes and fresh rosemary for a beautiful and delicious presentation. Serve warm with pizza sauce for dipping to delight your guests.

Ingredients

Dough and Cheese

  • 24 frozen unbaked yeast dinner rolls, thawed
  • 8 oz mozzarella cheese, cut into 24 one-inch cubes
  • 1 egg yolk, beaten (for brushing)

Garlic Herb Butter

  • 4 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper (or to taste)

Decorations and Garnish

  • 25 grape tomatoes (approximately, for decorating)
  • Fresh rosemary sprigs (or thyme or sage) for garnish
  • Pizza sauce (optional, for dipping)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350° F (175° C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or use a pizza stone for baking.
  2. Flatten Rolls: Gently flatten each thawed dinner roll into a circle about 4 inches in diameter and 1/2 inch thick to prepare for filling.
  3. Add Cheese: Place a one-inch cube of mozzarella cheese in the center of each flattened dough circle. Fold the dough around the cheese, pinching the bottom to seal and form a ball.
  4. Arrange Rolls: Place a small ramekin in the center of your baking surface. Arrange 8 stuffed dough balls seam side down forming an outer circle around the ramekin to create the wreath base.
  5. Add Second Layer: Arrange the remaining 16 stuffed dough balls around the first circle, creating a second layer to complete the wreath shape.
  6. Egg Wash: Brush the tops of all the dough balls lightly with the beaten egg yolk to help achieve a golden, shiny crust.
  7. Decorate with Tomatoes: Arrange grape tomatoes in clusters over the wreath to resemble holly berries or ornaments.
  8. Bake: Bake the wreath for 20-25 minutes, or until the rolls are golden brown, fully baked through, cheese is melted, and tomatoes are juicy and just beginning to burst.
  9. Prepare Garlic Butter: In a small bowl, combine melted butter, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper mixing well.
  10. Brush Garlic Butter: Once the rolls are warm from the oven, brush the tops generously with the garlic herb butter for rich flavor.
  11. Garnish: Garnish the wreath with fresh rosemary sprigs (or your choice of fresh herbs such as thyme or sage).
  12. Serve: Serve the wreath warm with pizza sauce, marinara, or extra garlic butter in the ramekin in the center for dipping.

Notes

  • Use frozen unbaked yeast rolls for best results; thaw completely before assembling.
  • Pinching the dough well around cheese cubes prevents leakage during baking.
  • Optional: swap mozzarella for other melty cheeses like provolone or fontina for variation.
  • Fresh herbs can be varied based on preference or availability.
  • Keep an eye on the tomatoes while baking to prevent overcooking and bursting too early.
  • Can serve as an appetizer or side dish at holiday parties or family dinners.
  • Leftovers can be reheated wrapped in foil to retain softness.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://sarabaking.com/cheesy-pull-apart-dinner-roll-wreath-with-tomato-garnish-recipe/