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Easy Cheesy Focaccia Rolls

If you're like me and love bread (who doesn’t?), you’re going to adore these easy cheesy focaccia rolls. They’re the perfect hybrid of classic focaccia and convenient portioned rolls!

Whether you’re hosting a fancy dinner party or just snacking while binge-watching your favorite show, these rolls hit the sweet spot. Bonus: they’re as simple as they are delicious—no bread-making experience required!

Easy Cheesy Focaccia Rolls

Why These Rolls Are Amazing
These rolls bring all the rustic vibes of focaccia with none of the intimidation factor. Using frozen dinner rolls as a base? Genius. A little cheese, a pop of tomato, and some herbs make these irresistible! Trust me, your house will smell like an Italian bakery, and your taste buds will thank you.

What You’ll Need

  • Muffin pan: Keeps those rolls perfectly shaped.
  • Cooking spray: For easy release.
  • Plastic wrap: Helps the rolls rise like champions.
  • Cutting board & knife: To prep those cute cherry tomatoes.
  • Measuring spoons: No eyeballing here—precision is key!

Ingredients

  • 12 frozen dinner rolls
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 12 cherry tomatoes
  • ¼ cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
  • 1 tsp oregano

Directions

Grease & Prep
Spray a muffin tin with cooking spray. Place one roll in each cavity, cover with plastic wrap, and let those babies rise for 3 hours. Go about your day and come back to magic!

Easy Cheesy Focaccia Rolls

Preheat & Prep Toppings
Preheat your oven to 350°F. Halve your cherry tomatoes while you wait.

Shape the Dough
Press your fingers into each risen roll to flatten and de-puff them. You’re making little focaccia canvases here!

Easy Cheesy Focaccia Rolls

Add the Good Stuff
Brush olive oil onto each roll. Sprinkle with shredded mozzarella, a dash of oregano, and top each with two cherry halves.

Easy Cheesy Focaccia Rolls

Bake
Pop the tray into the oven and bake for 18-20 minutes until golden and melty.

Enjoy!
Serve warm, maybe with a little marinara or balsamic glaze for dipping. Pure bliss!

Tips & Variations

  • Swap out mozzarella for Parmesan or a mix of Italian cheeses for an extra punch of flavor.
  • Add a sprinkle of garlic powder for those garlicky vibes.
  • No oregano? Try basil, thyme, or even rosemary!

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Easy Cheesy Focaccia Rolls