Description
These Pull Apart Dinner Rolls are a delicious and convenient way to enjoy a comforting meal with tender turkey, stuffing, cranberry sauce, and melted cheese all wrapped in soft dough. Perfect for using leftover turkey and dressing, these rolls bake to golden perfection and make a delightful addition to any dinner table.
Ingredients
For the Dough and Filling
- 1 loaf Bridgford Frozen Ready-Dough®, thawed
- ½ cup cooked turkey, finely cubed (leftovers or freshly prepared)
- ½ cup prepared and cooked stuffing (dressing)
- 3 tablespoons cranberry sauce
- ¼ cup shredded cheese (Fontina, Provolone, Havarti, mild cheddar, or Monterey Jack recommended)
- 1 large egg
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9-inch round cake pan with cooking oil spray and set it aside to prevent sticking.
- Shape Dough: On a lightly floured surface, cut the thawed loaf into 8 equal pieces. Take one piece and flatten it into a thin circle about 4-5 inches in diameter, preparing it for stuffing.
- Add Filling: Place 1 tablespoon of cubed turkey in the center of the flattened dough circle. Top the turkey with 1 tablespoon of stuffing, 1 teaspoon of cranberry sauce, and 1 to 2 teaspoons of shredded cheese.
- Seal Rolls: Bring the edges of the dough together over the filling to form a pocket. Pinch and press the edges to seal securely, then place the filled dough seam-side down in the prepared baking dish.
- Repeat Filling: Repeat the filling and sealing process with the remaining dough pieces. Arrange all the stuffed rolls so they are touching in the baking pan for a pull-apart effect.
- Prepare Egg Wash and Brush: In a small bowl, whisk together the egg and 1 tablespoon of water until well-combined. Using a pastry brush, generously brush the egg wash over the tops of all the rolls to give them a beautiful golden finish when baked.
- Bake: Bake the rolls on the middle rack of the preheated oven for 25 minutes or until they are golden brown and cooked through.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the rolls from the oven and allow them to cool for at least 5 minutes before serving to ensure they set properly and are safe to eat.
Notes
- Thawing Frozen Dough: For best results, defrost the frozen bread dough overnight in the refrigerator for 8-10 hours. Place the frozen loaf on a baking sheet, cover with plastic wrap, and spray both the sheet and the underside of the dough with cooking oil to prevent sticking.
- If short on time, thaw quickly at room temperature on a countertop for a few hours until cold but soft.
- Variations: Sprinkle an additional ¼ cup shredded cheese (like Parmesan) on top of the rolls before baking for extra cheesiness.
- For serving, warm leftover gravy as a flavorful dipping sauce or drizzle it over the rolls.
- Substitute part of the stuffing with leftover mashed potatoes for a different texture and flavor.
- For a Garlic Chicken variation, use cooked chicken instead of turkey, season with salt and pepper, and brush the dough rounds with garlic butter (made by mixing 3 tablespoons melted unsalted butter with 1 teaspoon garlic powder) before stuffing.
- Storage: Store leftover rolls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat in the microwave at 50% power for 2-3 minutes or cover with foil and bake in a 350ºF oven for 10 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
