HOLIDAY HERB-CHEESE ROLLS

Holiday Herb-Cheese Rolls image

These low-fat hot rolls are flavored with garlic, dill and cheese-they're yummy even without butter! Or stuff with your favorite fixings for mini sandwiches. -NANCY BOYD, MIDLOTHIAN, VIRGINIA

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h5m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 18

Ingredients

4 to 4-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons mashed potato flakes
1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon dill weed
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
2 cups water
4-1/2 teaspoons butter
1 cup old-fashioned oats
1 large egg, room temperature
3/4 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
TOPPING:
2 tablespoons fat-free milk
4-1/2 teaspoons grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon dill weed
1/2 teaspoon dried basil

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine 1-1/2 cups flour, sugar, potato flakes, yeast, salt, dill and garlic powder. In a small saucepan, bring water and butter just to a boil., In a small bowl, pour boiling liquid over oats. Let stand until mixture cools to 120°-130°, stirring occasionally. Add to dry ingredients; beat just until moistened. Add egg; beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a firm dough (dough will be sticky)., Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, 6-8 minutes. Knead in mozzarella cheese. Place in a large bowl coated with cooking spray, turning once to coat the top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1-1/4 hours., Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide into 24 pieces. Shape each into a ball. Place in a 13x9-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray; brush milk over rolls., In a small bowl, combine the remaining ingredients; sprinkle over tops. Cover and let rise until nearly doubled, about 45 minutes. , Preheat oven to 375°. Bake 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pan to a wire rack. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 119 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 228mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges