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Savory Cinnamon Rolls

Savory Cinnamon Rolls Recipe

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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 380
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup warm milk (110°F)
  • 2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp ground cinnamon
  • 3 to 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
  • 6 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
  • 1 ½ cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 2 tbsp finely chopped chives
  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • ¼ tsp black pepper

Method
 

  1. Whisk warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Let stand 5 to 8 minutes until foamy. Stir in melted butter, egg, salt, cinnamon, and 3 cups flour. Knead 6 minutes, adding flour as needed, until smooth.
  2. Place dough in oiled bowl, cover, and let rise 60 to 75 minutes. Punch down and shape into a rectangle.
  3. Mix cream cheese, softened butter, garlic, and pepper. Spread onto dough, then top with bacon, cheddar, and chives.
  4. Roll tightly from the long side, pinch seam, and cut 8 slices. Arrange in a buttered pan, cover, and let rise 30 to 40 minutes. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  5. Bake 22 to 25 minutes until golden. Brush with garlic butter and sprinkle extra chives. Serve warm.

Notes

For the softest rolls, pull the cream cheese and egg out of the fridge an hour ahead. If you only have salted butter, reduce the added salt to ½ tsp.