Cheesy Pull-Apart Dinner Rolls

The ultimate Cheesy Pull Apart Rolls are effortless to make with just five simple ingredients in about 20 minutes. These buttery, cheesy dinner rolls melt in your mouth and bring a bold, savory flavor to any table — from cozy weeknight dinners to holiday feasts like Thanksgiving and Christmas.

“So delicious! I made these for Thanksgiving and everyone loved them. I doubled the recipe and they were perfect.”

– Kelly

These Cheesy Pull Apart Rolls first became popular during the 2022 holiday season and quickly gained widespread attention online. The recipe is intentionally simple — just five pantry-friendly ingredients — yet delivers bakery-style results. A combination of melted butter, sharp cheddar and Italian herbs coats pieces of refrigerated biscuit dough, producing soft, pull-apart rolls with a rich, savory crust.

They pair exceptionally well with soups, grilled meats, pasta or any holiday main course. I often serve them with tomato soup, barbecue, spaghetti and meatballs, and roasted turkey. Because the preparation is straightforward, they’re a great recipe to make with family — kids can easily help break apart the biscuits and toss everything together.

Ingredients

• 16-ounce can refrigerated biscuits — unflavored biscuits from the refrigerator section work perfectly.
• ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted — use salted butter only if you omit the added salt in the recipe.
• 1 ¼ cups shredded extra-sharp cheddar cheese, divided — extra-sharp cheddar adds bright, bold flavor. Shred from a block for best texture.
• 2 tablespoons Italian seasoning — a blend that includes garlic elevates the rolls with herb-forward flavor.
• ½ teaspoon salt — kosher or sea salt is recommended.
• Cooking spray — to grease the muffin tin for easy removal.

Instructions

The steps are quick and forgiving. For best results, follow the sequence below and refer to the photos for visual guidance.

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Cut each biscuit into nine equal pieces for bite-sized portions.
3. In a large bowl, melt the butter and add 1 cup of the shredded cheddar, Italian seasoning and salt. Stir until well combined.
4. Add the biscuit pieces to the butter-cheese mixture and toss gently until every piece is evenly coated.
5. Lightly spray a muffin tin with cooking spray. Place about six coated biscuit pieces into each muffin cup.
6. Sprinkle roughly 1 teaspoon of the remaining shredded cheddar on top of each portion.
7. Bake at 400°F for about 12 minutes, or until the rolls are puffed and golden brown on top. Let cool slightly, then remove from the tin and serve warm.