Savory Flaky Meat and Cheese Rolls

Savory Flaky Meat & Cheese Rolls 🥩🧀

These buttery, flaky rolls are stuffed with spiced ground beef, melty cheese, and caramelized peppers—perfect for snacks, parties, or a hearty side!

Ingredients

Dough:

• 3 cups (375g) all-purpose flour

• 1 tsp salt

• 1 tbsp (12g) sugar

• 1 packet (7g) instant yeast

• ½ cup (120ml) warm milk

• 1 large egg

• ¼ cup (60g) butter, melted

• ¼ cup (60g) Greek yogurt (or sour cream)

Filling:

• 1 tbsp (15ml) olive oil

• 1 onion, finely diced

• 2 garlic cloves, minced

• 300g (10.5 oz) ground beef (or lamb/chicken)

• 1 tsp paprika

• ½ tsp cumin

• ½ tsp black pepper

• 1 tbsp (15g) tomato paste

• ½ cup (75g) diced bell peppers (red/green)

• 1 cup (100g) shredded cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or feta)

• Fresh parsley, chopped

Topping:

• 1 egg yolk (for egg wash)

• Sesame seeds or everything bagel seasoning

Instructions

1️⃣ Make the Dough

1. In a bowl, mix flour, salt, sugar, and yeast.

2. Add warm milk, egg, melted butter, and yogurt. Knead for 5-7 mins until smooth.

3. Cover and let rise for 1 hour (or until doubled).

2️⃣ Cook the Filling

1. Heat oil in a pan. Sauté onion and garlic until soft.

2. Add ground beef, breaking it apart. Cook until browned.

3. Stir in paprika, cumin, black pepper, tomato paste, and bell peppers. Cook for 5 mins.

4. Remove from heat, mix in cheese and parsley. Let cool slightly.

3️⃣ Assemble & Bake

1. Roll the dough into a large rectangle (¼-inch thick).

2. Spread the meat-cheese filling evenly.

3. Roll tightly (like a jelly roll), then slice into 12 pieces.

4. Place in a greased baking dish, cover, and rise 30 mins.

5. Brush with egg yolk, sprinkle sesame seeds.

6. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 20-25 mins until golden.

🌟 Tips

• Extra flaky? Fold the dough like puff pastry before rolling.

• Spicy kick? Add chili flakes or hot sauce to the filling.

• Make ahead? Freeze unbaked rolls, then bake straight from frozen (+5-10 mins).

Serve warm with yogurt dip or hot sauce! 🔥

Want a vegetarian version? Swap beef for mushrooms & spinach! 🍄🌿