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Cheese Zombies

Cheese Zombies are pillowy soft, buttery bread rolls filled with gooey, cheesy goodness. Fresh and warm out of the oven, they are completely irresistible!
Step-by-step photos can be seen below the recipe card.
Prep Time1 hour
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time1 hour 20 minutes
Course: Bread
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cheese stuffed bread roll, cheese zombies
Servings: 16

Ingredients

  • ½ cup warm water
  • 1½ tablespoons active dry yeast instant also works
  • 1/3 cup plus 1 teaspoon granulated sugar divided
  • 1 cup lukewarm whole milk
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter softened, salted also works
  • 1 teaspoon salt if using salted butter, omit
  • 1 large egg lightly beaten
  • 4½ cups unbleached all-purpose flour spooned and leveled
  • 8 ounces Velveeta processed cheese cut into 16 cubes
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter melted

Instructions

  • Line two baking sheets with parchment paper. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, combine water, yeast, and 1 teaspoon sugar. Stir to dissolve and set aside until foamy, 5-10 minutes.
  • Add milk, softened butter, salt, remaining 1/3 cup sugar, egg, and 2 cups of the flour. Mix until well combined, and then add remaining flour, 1/2 cup at a time, until dough just starts to clear the sides of the bowl (you may not need it all).
  • Transfer to a lightly floured surface and knead until a soft, elastic dough forms.
  • Transfer dough to a lightly oiled bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for about 15 minutes.
  • Turn the dough out into a rectangle and divide into 16 equal pieces. Shape pieces into rounds, then flatten slightly. Tuck a cube of cheese into the center of each round and pinch the dough around the cheese, tightly together at the bottom, working to shape each one into a round, tight ball.
  • Place rolls, pinched-side down on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise again in a warm place for about 30 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 375°F.
  • Brush the tops of the rolls with melted butter. Bake for 15 minutes, switching baking sheets halfway through baking time. Brush the tops with remaining butter and bake for 5 more minutes or until golden brown.
  • Remove from the oven and cool slightly before serving, but still hot enough that you get that awesome gooey cheese when you break them open!

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Nutrition

Calories: 241kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 34mg | Sodium: 383mg | Potassium: 116mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 359IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 108mg | Iron: 2mg