Garlic Cheese Bread Rolls with Tomato and Meat Topping
Soft, cheesy bread rolls topped with a savory tomato and ground meat mixture, finished with sesame seeds and fresh herbs. A hearty, weeknight-friendly dinner that's ready in about 40 minutes.
- Total time
- 40 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 420
- Protein
- 22g

Ingredients
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Step 1
Preheat oven to 375°F. Place the 4 frozen bread rolls on a baking sheet and bake for 10 minutes, until slightly puffed but not fully cooked.
Step 2
Remove rolls from oven and let cool for 5 minutes. Cut a deep cross into the top of each roll, being careful not to cut through the bottom.
Step 3
In a skillet over medium heat, cook the 0.5 lb ground beef with 0.5 tsp salt, breaking it up, until browned and no longer pink, about 6 minutes. Drain excess fat.
Step 4
Stir the 0.5 cup tomato sauce and 1 tsp dried oregano into the beef. Simmer for 3 minutes until thickened slightly.
Step 5
Spread 2 tbsp garlic butter inside the cuts of each roll. Stuff each roll with 1 cup shredded mozzarella, dividing evenly.
Step 6
Spoon the meat mixture over the tops of the rolls, pressing gently. Sprinkle with 1 tbsp sesame seeds.
Step 7
Bake for 12-15 minutes, until the cheese is melted and the rolls are golden brown. Let cool 2 minutes before serving.
Tools you’ll need
- baking sheet
- skillet
- knife
- spoon
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