White dinner rolls
Philadelphia cream cheese
Butter
Mozzarella, grated
Parmesan, shaved
Garlic cloves, finely chopped
Parsley, chopped
Salt
Olive oil
6 to 8
250g
100g
150g
50g
4 Cloves
1/2 Bunch
Pinch
Drizzle
Method
- Preheat oven to 160°C fan forced.
- Cut the top off of each dinner roll & scoop out some of the soft bread inside, set aside.
- Place butter & garlic into a saucepan and cook over a low heat until garlic begins to go translucent, remove from heat.
- Combine garlic butter with cheeses & parsley and combine well.
- Spoon mix generously into each dinner roll.
- Place on a lined baking tray along with the tops of dinner rolls, cut side up.
- Season everything with salt and a drizzle of olive oil.
- Bake for 10-15 minutes until golden.
About this recipe
Can I make the cheesy garlic mixture ahead of time?
Yes, you can prepare the filling up to 24 hours in advance. Keep it refrigerated and fill the rolls just before baking.
What rolls work best for mini cob loaves?
Soft white bakery rolls are ideal because they hollow out cleanly and become beautifully crisp when baked.
Can I freeze the mini cob loaves?
You can freeze them after assembling but before baking. Wrap tightly, freeze up to 2 months, and bake from frozen, adding a few extra minutes.
What can I serve with individual cob loaves?
They’re perfect on grazing tables, with pasta dishes, roasts, salads, or as an easy party starter.
