🧀🥓 Ham & Cheese Swirl Rolls (Savory Cheese Rolls)

🧀🥓 Ham & Cheese Swirl Rolls (Savory Cheese Rolls)
Soft, fluffy rolls filled with melted cheese and ham, baked until golden and bubbly — exactly like the image 😋

🛒 Ingredients

Dough

3 cups all-purpose flour
1 tbsp sugar
1 tsp salt
1 tbsp instant yeast
¾ cup warm milk
¼ cup warm water
3 tbsp butter, melted
1 egg

Filling

1½ cups shredded cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or mix)
1 cup diced ham or turkey
1 tsp dried oregano or thyme
Black pepper to taste

Topping

1 egg yolk + 1 tbsp milk
Extra cheese (optional)

👩‍🍳 Instructions

Make the Dough
- In a bowl, mix flour, sugar, salt, and yeast.
- Add warm milk, water, butter, and egg.
- Knead until soft and smooth (8–10 minutes).
- Cover and let rise 1 hour, until doubled.
Roll & Fill
- Roll dough into a rectangle.
- Sprinkle evenly with cheese, ham, herbs, and pepper.
Shape
- Roll tightly into a log.
- Slice into rolls (about 2 cm thick).
- Place in a greased baking tray.
Second Rise
- Cover and let rest 20–30 minutes.
Bake
- Brush with egg yolk + milk.
- Sprinkle extra cheese if desired.
- Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 20–25 minutes, until golden and bubbly.