High-Protein Cheesy Stuffed Garlic Bread Rolls Recipe
These High-Protein Cheesy Stuffed Garlic Bread Rolls are warm, gooey, fluffy, and irresistibly satisfying. Made with protein-rich Greek yogurt dough and stuffed with molten mozzarella, they’re delicious and secretly nourishing. Perfect for meal prep, post-workout snacks, family meals, or cozy comfort food cravings.
Ingredients
For the High-Protein Dough
- 1 cup Greek yogurt plain, 2% or 5%
- 1 cup self-rising flour
- or 1 cup all-purpose flour + 1½ tsp baking powder + ¼ tsp salt
For the Cheesy Stuffing
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
- part-skim melts best and has more protein
For the Garlic Butter Topping
- 2 tablespoons butter melted
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon parsley fresh or dried
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Add Greek yogurt and self-rising flour to a mixing bowl and stir until a soft dough forms.
- Lightly flour your hands and knead the dough for 1–2 minutes until smooth.
- Divide the dough into 6–8 equal portions using a bench scraper.
- Flatten each portion into a small circle and place 1–2 tablespoons of mozzarella in the center.
- Pinch the edges firmly to seal and shape into a smooth ball.
- Place the stuffed dough balls onto a parchment-lined baking tray.
- Mix melted butter, minced garlic, parsley, and salt in a small bowl.
- Brush each dough ball generously with garlic butter.
- Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 18–20 minutes or until golden brown.
- Brush the warm rolls with remaining garlic butter and serve immediately.