These Jalapeno Cheddar Dinner Rolls are yeasty, not too spicy, and full of bold sharp cheddar flavor. A savory twist on a classic dinner roll recipe.
These Jalapeño Cheddar Dinner Rolls are a savory twist on Fleischmann’s classic Dinner Rolls recipe. These rolls are yeasty, not too spicy, and full of bold sharp cheddar flavor. With the help of a stand mixer (and RapidRise Yeast) these no-knead rolls are ready to go in about an hour.
I’ve always preferred quick rolls/breads to yeast recipes, partially because I don’t want to wait for the yeast to proof and rise, but also because sometimes cooking with yeast can be intimidating. It really shouldn’t be, though! Once you understand the basics of baking with yeast you will be making light, airy, fluffy breads and rolls in no time.
In a nutshell, yeast eats various sugars and excretes alcohol and carbon dioxide. Alcohol and carbon dioxide are what the pockets in bread are filled with as bread bakes. There are a few varieties of yeast, but this recipe for Jalapeno Cheddar Dinner Rolls uses “instant” yeast, instead of “active” yeast.
Yeast Basics:
- Active Dry Yeast is the most commonly available form for home bakers. It’s available in ¼-oz packets or jars. The yeast is dormant, needs to be “proofed” and rehydrated before using. (This is the type of yeast used in my Perfect Yeast Rolls.)
- Instant Yeast comes in smaller granules than active dry yeast, absorbs liquid rapidly, and doesn’t need to be hydrated or proofed before being mixed into flour. (To substitute instant or bread machine yeast for active dry yeast, use 25% less instant yeast than active dry.)
(Note: Each little .25-ounce packet of active dry yeast contains about 2 1/2 teaspoons of yeast.)
Tips for storing yeast:
- Store the yeast in a cool dry place, or in the refrigerator once the package has been opened.
- Do not use yeast after the expiration date.
Jalapeno Cheddar Dinner Rolls
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 envelope Yeast Fleischmann's RapidRise
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 jalapenos finely diced
- 6 oz sharp cheddar shredded
Instructions
- Combine 3/4 cup flour, undissolved yeast, sugar, and salt in a large bowl.
- Heat milk, water, and butter until very warm (120-130 degrees F), and add to the flour mixture.
- Add the jalapeños and cheddar to the mixture.
- Beat 2 minutes at medium speed, scraping the bowl occasionally.
- Continue adding 1/4 cup flour and beating at medium high speed until soft dough forms.
- Using a dough hook, beat an addition 8-10 minutes, until smooth and elastic.
- Cover; let rest 10 minutes.
- Divide dough into 12 equal pieces; shape into balls.
- Place in greased 9-inch round pan.
- Cover; let rise in warm place until doubled in size, or about 30 minutes.
- Bake in preheated 375 degree oven for 20 minutes or until golden brown.
- Top with butter, if desired.
- Serve warm.
Notes
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James Bruno says
April 10, 2017 at 9:44 pmThese were delicious – just the right amount of heat.
Jenn says
October 24, 2016 at 5:32 pmThis recipe doesn’t tell you what to do with the jalapeños & cheddar! Do you mix it all in or layer it in the pan?
Emily Grace says
October 26, 2016 at 8:54 amSorry about that Jenn. I have updated the recipe.
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Deb@CookingOnTheFrontBurner says
December 1, 2013 at 3:54 pmHi, I am featuring this recipe today at Marvelous Monday tonight….. I love it!
Sue Hull says
November 9, 2013 at 11:51 pmI’d use the ingredients to make bread for the homeless. There’s so many here in the city where I live so I like to help out when I can. Thank you for the chance 🙂
Melinda Stephens says
November 9, 2013 at 11:39 pmMy mom is having her knee replaced soon and I would bake her some bread and other goodies during her recovery.
beatriz says
November 9, 2013 at 11:07 pmbake with friends for the holidays!
Julie says
November 9, 2013 at 10:46 pmI would use them for our bake sale coming up at the fall fest
Monja Blue says
November 9, 2013 at 10:06 pmI’d bake some classic favorites: molasses cookies, and gingerbread for several Christmas bake sales benefiting local Vets, soup kitchens and youth groups! Thanks for an awesome giveaway!
1955nurse says
November 9, 2013 at 8:23 pmI’d make some of these yummy rolls & maybe a Pecan pie (w/the Karo) to give to some friends of ours who are really going thru a hard time, to make their Holidays brighter!!! Thanks for the chance….
jeannine s says
November 9, 2013 at 7:53 pmI would bake items for our schools bake sale to raise money for the food bank
laurie says
November 9, 2013 at 7:47 pmI would make a pecan pie and donate it to a bake sale
Fiona N says
November 9, 2013 at 7:11 pmI would use them to make bread for my mom
Thank You
wendy b says
November 9, 2013 at 5:46 pmI volunteer at a women’s shelter….it would be awesome to make some treats for the ladies and staff there.
chelesa sims says
November 9, 2013 at 4:50 pmi would use them to help next door neighboor who lost their income due to an illness
Claire says
November 9, 2013 at 4:21 pmI’d make bread to share with others at Thanksgiving.
Darlene Owen says
November 9, 2013 at 3:40 pmI use Kero syrup to make my Christmas deserts.
Savannah miller says
November 9, 2013 at 2:48 pmI’m not really sure :/ My church does collect meals though for shut ins My aunt and I are always sending things over so I could def. use this to make something extra yummy!
Nancy says
November 9, 2013 at 2:05 pmThis coming week, I’ll be using their yeast to bake dinner rolls, orange rolls, cinnamon rolls and soft pretzels for a charity bake sale.
Holly Storm-Burge says
November 9, 2013 at 2:01 pmI would bring in yummy holiday treats to my daughters class. We live in an area with a large amount of low-income families and it’s nice to make the kids smile.
Amanda Rauch says
November 9, 2013 at 1:00 pmI would bake extras and share them with my neighbors!
Janet F says
November 9, 2013 at 12:48 pmI would bake cupcakes for my grandson’s school fund raiser.
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Jessica says
November 9, 2013 at 12:33 pmI would use it to bake for some members of my family who have special dietary needs and cannot eat a lot of the foods we usually eat. It would be a special treat for them.
Glenna F says
November 9, 2013 at 11:48 amI would bake something to give to my elderly neighbor.
Diana Hatch says
November 9, 2013 at 11:10 amI would like to make some cinnamon rolls
Dawn Monroe says
November 9, 2013 at 11:03 amI would use the yeast in my moms friendship bread recipe.
Melissa B. says
November 9, 2013 at 10:09 amI would bake my mom’s jalapeno and cheese bread to share with my daughter’s teachers.
Jo Ricker says
November 9, 2013 at 9:37 amI always bake things for a few families in my community every year. If I won this pack, this would mean I could bake for a few more families than I usually do. I bake the baked goods and we go as a family to deliver it.
heather breyer says
November 9, 2013 at 9:28 amI would bake holiday gifts for my friends and family
Natalie says
November 9, 2013 at 9:12 amI think it would make it taste better
kathy dalton says
November 9, 2013 at 9:06 amI would find a recipe and bake something for my neighbor and her children
Mary Beth Elderton says
November 9, 2013 at 8:22 amI love to bake! I’ll be making sweet rolls for Hubz’ office.
Cori Westphal says
November 8, 2013 at 11:38 pmI could bake up something sweet for a gift for my mail carrier and UPS man!
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Robyn Huffman says
November 8, 2013 at 11:41 pmI have a friend that bakes holiday meals for local soldiers who have no nearby family and would otherwise not have a holiday meal. Several of us pitch in each year to help her and I would use this to bake rolls or some kind of bread to help her out making the meals. I would also love to bake something for the local woman’s shelter.
Tandi Cortez-Rios says
November 8, 2013 at 11:02 pmI would use it to make homemade breads and desserts for our neighbors and my kids school teachers.
Michelle S. says
November 8, 2013 at 8:14 pmI would bake something to share with my neighbors.
Sharon says
November 8, 2013 at 7:37 pmi’d make some bread treats and bring them to work to share
linda w. says
November 8, 2013 at 4:35 pmI bake during the holidays and give cookie gifts to my children’s teachers and bus drivers.
Natasha says
November 8, 2013 at 3:57 pmI would use it to bake some items for my neighbors!
kelly mcgrew says
November 8, 2013 at 3:48 pmi’ve never used them before but i’d use them for some christmas treats!
chera says
November 8, 2013 at 3:24 pmive never used either one. id love to learn and experiment
Maria Kiguthi says
November 8, 2013 at 1:56 pmI am involved in giving out bread at our church every other Saturday. Some yeast goes a long way.
Jena says
November 8, 2013 at 1:07 pmThe Holidays are coming up! There is going to be lots of baking go on at my house for sure!
Debby Chandler says
November 8, 2013 at 1:06 pmI would like to try my hand at doing some holiday baking. I don’t get a chance to do it very often.
Kelly Paquet says
November 8, 2013 at 11:25 amBake for holiday Cheer!
Rachel S says
November 8, 2013 at 10:49 amI would use them to bake gifts for the holidays.
We’re so tight on cash and can’t buy for everyone, but something homemade means more anyways.
Alana Vester says
November 8, 2013 at 10:24 amI would use Fleischmann’s Yeast to make something for our family dinner.
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
November 8, 2013 at 10:15 amThese rolls look incredible! I love baking for friends and family in need – especially around the holiday. This would be perfect!
Sarah says
November 8, 2013 at 8:57 amI’d love to use them to bake goodies to share with others to spread a little sunshine around.
Thanks for the giveaway!
cassandra says
November 8, 2013 at 4:08 ami would use it for my nursing class.
Nicole says
November 8, 2013 at 1:26 amI love to bake bread and share with others who are sick.
prickly pinecone says
November 8, 2013 at 1:16 amI would use them in recipes for when I bake for a local charities bake sale/ Christmas market,
Lisa H. says
November 8, 2013 at 12:07 amI would bake lots of cookies for my family for the holidays
Stephani King says
November 7, 2013 at 10:10 pmI’d do some baking to share with those that come into the thrift store I work at:-)
Gail Fernandez says
November 7, 2013 at 7:01 pmI would use yeast to bake some breads for a bake sale.
Sarah says
November 7, 2013 at 6:36 pmI’d bake for my family, since we only see each other twice per year!
Jesselyn A/Jesstinger says
November 7, 2013 at 6:01 pmThis time of year I do a lot of baking for our local Soup Kitchen and other charity events – so the Karo syrup would come in very handy for that kind of baking. And as for the Feischmann’s Yeast – I used to bake bread from scratch all the time – but it just got to be too much work (especially because it was always devoured the moment it came out of the oven!)
Still, I’d love to try my hand at it again – especially as a special treat for my precious Honey/Hubby – for at least over the holidays – and to go along with all the wonderful homemade soups we make this time of year.
P.S. there is nothing like the smell of fresh baked bread!
Ebie says
November 7, 2013 at 4:52 pmSchool bake sale, lots of hungry kids!
CharityS says
November 7, 2013 at 4:15 pmI would bake some special treats for the kids.
Angela s says
November 7, 2013 at 2:08 pmI would use it to bake some goodies for our neighbors & friends!
Madeline says
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Teish says
November 7, 2013 at 12:21 pmI think one really great thing we can all do is just share what we have with friends and family who need a bit of help. It’s pretty easy to bake an extra loaf of bread and drop it off to a family who is struggling. I’ve had people do little things like that for our family in the past, and it is so helpful when things are tight.
Jane says
November 7, 2013 at 11:23 amThis is the only kind of yeast that I like! My mom used it and I use it too!
Kathy H says
November 7, 2013 at 11:20 amI would bake some homemade bread with the yeast – something I haven’t done in years!
Rhonda G says
November 7, 2013 at 6:40 amI would use the Karo syrup to make some pecan pies! Yummy!!
laurie nykaza says
November 7, 2013 at 4:12 amI would use the Fleischmann’s Yeast in making my son his gluten free bread he just loves it made fresh !
Mel @ brokeGIRLrich says
November 7, 2013 at 3:07 amBaking a Difference looks like a really great idea – what a great time of year to highlight helping other people out too (and the rolls look yummy as well)!
tanya bright says
November 6, 2013 at 11:26 pmTo save money for my family
Janet W. says
November 7, 2013 at 12:01 amI love baking for others. I would bake a different variety of breads (including Garlic Cheese Bread YUM!) with the Fleischmann’s Yeast. Then give it as gifts.
miranda says
November 6, 2013 at 11:48 pmI would make bread for an elderly neighbor
Stephanie Harris says
November 6, 2013 at 11:06 pmI am a teacher and I would love to share thelove of baking with my students 🙂
Ronda says
November 6, 2013 at 10:20 pmI would use the yeast to make some homemade bread for my large family for Thanksgiving.
Wendy R. says
November 6, 2013 at 9:32 pmIt would be fun to do the 12 days of Christmas using baked goods for a family I know is struggling.
gab says
November 6, 2013 at 8:31 pmI would make it with my family on a weekday! Not just a holiday
Samantha L. says
November 6, 2013 at 7:48 pmI use Fleischmann’s Yeast to bake my own bread and save money, and I share my recipe to help others save money too!
Emily Wells says
November 6, 2013 at 7:48 pmFleischman’s is the only yeast I’ll use! I’ve tried other brands, and they’re just not as good. When I bake things for my sons’ school (bake sales to raise money, teacher gifts, etc.) I always use this brand!
David says
November 6, 2013 at 6:50 pmI like to make bread with the kids because they get so excited watching the dough rise.
Sherri Lewis says
November 6, 2013 at 6:49 pmWe have a bake and craft sale coming up next month at church…
Danielle Porter says
November 6, 2013 at 6:49 pmI would bake things for needy people at my church!
Cynthia Brandon says
November 6, 2013 at 4:39 pmI would use Karo to make divinity and give to our neighbors and my son’s therapist he has autism we have a speech, OT & Behavior therapy!
Jennifer Fritcher says
November 6, 2013 at 4:26 pmI would help with the bake sale at school and take some baked goods down to the local homeless shelter.
Billie Wilson says
November 6, 2013 at 4:12 pmI would help out with our schools bake sale.
Danalee Davis says
November 6, 2013 at 4:01 pmI would use them for my daughter’s Girl Scout Troop. They are having a bake sale this month. Thank you for the chance!
Mechele Johnson says
November 6, 2013 at 3:47 pmA cultural group in my tribe is planning a bake sale to raise funds for a new Canoe. I would use this to bake my heart out for the bake sale!
Dana says
November 6, 2013 at 1:39 pmI would use them for rolls to bring to a new mama!
Jess says
November 6, 2013 at 1:17 pmI would use the yeast to make cinnamon rolls to give as holiday treats for my friends and family! Those dinner rolls you made look heavenly! Yum <3
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Rachelle says
November 6, 2013 at 11:17 amI would bake up some desserts for my new neighbors.
jessica says
November 6, 2013 at 10:30 amI simply love to bake for my husband as we both learn together how to eat and nourish ourselves healthily. We have a baby on the way so I’m always conscious of what kind of foods I’m putting in my body!
Melissa L. says
November 5, 2013 at 2:09 pmI would use them to help make breads as gift for friends to help them out.
Debra Lee says
November 4, 2013 at 11:28 pmI would use them for a school bake sale.
Barbara Bradford says
November 4, 2013 at 7:35 pmI think that with everyone’s food budget is slowly dwindling, we have to teach our children to get back to the basics. Buying convenience foods can make like easier, but with the help of bloggers such as you, I have learned to make my own convenience foods. beans, rice, pasta and home-made breads can lower ones food bill dramatically. So educating those around us is the best defense against hunger.
Kelly Robinson says
November 4, 2013 at 7:02 pmI’d like to bake some holiday breads for some of the elderly shut-ins in my neighborhood.
Christina Howell says
November 4, 2013 at 7:00 pmI would use the ingredients to make breads & desserts and share them with my neighbors and people I know who are struggling to cheer them up.
LISA says
November 4, 2013 at 6:39 pmMy child’s school has a bake sale around Christmas every year so I’d use it to help make stuff for it
rachel says
November 4, 2013 at 4:37 pmI’d make bread to share with others at Thanksgiving.
Alexis says
November 4, 2013 at 1:49 pmI would use the Karo syrup to bake a festive pecan pie for my neighbor, who recently lost his wife.
Jennifer says
November 4, 2013 at 1:40 pmI would do a bake sale to raise money for a cause
Yashica says
November 4, 2013 at 11:27 amI would use the products to bake for those less fortunate
Melissa says
November 4, 2013 at 1:32 amI know that my friend’s daughter is having a holiday bake sale coming up, so I could help them out by baking with them and using these ingredients!
sydney says
November 3, 2013 at 11:22 pmlove this receipe