Bacon fat renders at exactly 375°F—the same temperature that makes cheese bubble perfectly without burning the bread.
Cheese and Bacon Rolls
Savor the irresistible flavors of cheesy goodness wrapped around crispy bacon in these delightful cheese and bacon rolls! Perfect for snacking or packing in lunchboxes, this simple recipe combines gooey cheese with savory bacon, all encased in golden pastry. Get ready to impress your family with a treat that's both quick to make and hard to resist!
Prep
15
min
Cook
20
min
Serves
6
people
Level
beginner
📝 Ingredients
Serves 6🥩Meat & Seafood(1)
- 75g bacon pieces (2.65 oz)
🥛Dairy & Eggs(1)
- 1 cup cheese, grated (240 ml)
🫙Pantry Staples(2)
- 2 tsp baking powder (10 ml)
- 2 cups self raising flour (250 g)
📦Other(1)
- 1 3/4 cups Greek yoghurt (420 ml)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 180 degrees.
- 2
Combine the Greek yoghurt, baking powder and flour into a bowl and mix gently.
- 3
Sprinkle some extra flour onto the bench top and empty the mix onto the bench and start moulding together.
- 4
Cut into 6 portions.
- 5
Line a rectangular baking tray with baking paper and pop each roll on it.
- 6
Top with bacon pieces and cheese.
- 7
Cook for 20 minutes.
- 8
Eat warm or let cool.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Knead the yogurt dough for exactly 30-45 seconds only - over-kneading develops gluten excessively in this quick bread, creating dense, tough rolls instead of tender ones.technique30-45 seconds
- ✓Use Greek yogurt at room temperature (68-72°F) because cold yogurt won't incorporate smoothly with flour and creates uneven hydration pockets.ingredient68-72°F
- ✓Pre-cook bacon to 70% doneness before topping rolls - this renders excess fat and prevents soggy bottoms while ensuring the bacon crisps perfectly in the 20-minute bake time.timing70% doneness
- ✓Space rolls 2 inches apart on the tray to allow proper air circulation - closer spacing creates steam pockets that prevent proper browning and crust formation.technique2 inches apart
- ✓Use a 2:1 ratio of hard cheese to soft cheese (like cheddar to mozzarella) for optimal melting and browning - pure soft cheese burns before developing color.ingredient2:1 ratio
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Prep
15
min
Cook
20
min
Serves
6
people
Level
beginner
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Bacon fat renders at exactly 375°F—the same temperature that makes cheese bubble perfectly without burning the bread.
Cheese and Bacon Rolls
Savor the irresistible flavors of cheesy goodness wrapped around crispy bacon in these delightful cheese and bacon rolls! Perfect for snacking or packing in lunchboxes, this simple recipe combines gooey cheese with savory bacon, all encased in golden pastry. Get ready to impress your family with a treat that's both quick to make and hard to resist!
📝 Ingredients
Serves 6🥩Meat & Seafood(1)
- 75g bacon pieces (2.65 oz)
🥛Dairy & Eggs(1)
- 1 cup cheese, grated (240 ml)
🫙Pantry Staples(2)
- 2 tsp baking powder (10 ml)
- 2 cups self raising flour (250 g)
📦Other(1)
- 1 3/4 cups Greek yoghurt (420 ml)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 180 degrees.
- 2
Combine the Greek yoghurt, baking powder and flour into a bowl and mix gently.
- 3
Sprinkle some extra flour onto the bench top and empty the mix onto the bench and start moulding together.
- 4
Cut into 6 portions.
- 5
Line a rectangular baking tray with baking paper and pop each roll on it.
- 6
Top with bacon pieces and cheese.
- 7
Cook for 20 minutes.
- 8
Eat warm or let cool.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Knead the yogurt dough for exactly 30-45 seconds only - over-kneading develops gluten excessively in this quick bread, creating dense, tough rolls instead of tender ones.technique30-45 seconds
- ✓Use Greek yogurt at room temperature (68-72°F) because cold yogurt won't incorporate smoothly with flour and creates uneven hydration pockets.ingredient68-72°F
- ✓Pre-cook bacon to 70% doneness before topping rolls - this renders excess fat and prevents soggy bottoms while ensuring the bacon crisps perfectly in the 20-minute bake time.timing70% doneness
- ✓Space rolls 2 inches apart on the tray to allow proper air circulation - closer spacing creates steam pockets that prevent proper browning and crust formation.technique2 inches apart
- ✓Use a 2:1 ratio of hard cheese to soft cheese (like cheddar to mozzarella) for optimal melting and browning - pure soft cheese burns before developing color.ingredient2:1 ratio