Description
This delicious Smoked Bread recipe features Rhodes dinner rolls tossed with cheddar cheese, onions, garlic, and savory seasonings, then smoked to perfection for a warm, cheesy, pull-apart treat. Perfect as an appetizer or side, the bread combines smoky flavors with the richness of melted cheese and herbs for a comforting snack that’s sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
Smoked Bread Ingredients
- 18 Rhodes dinner rolls (defrosted for 45 minutes, cut into fourths)
- 1.5 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 onion, diced
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 4 ounces diced, drained chiles
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Soften Dinner Rolls: Place the frozen Rhodes dinner rolls spaced out in an aluminum 9×13″ pan and let them soften for 45 minutes at room temperature.
- Prepare Cheese Mixture: In a mixing bowl, combine olive oil, drained diced chiles, shredded cheddar cheese, diced onions, and seasonings (garlic salt, basil, Italian seasoning) until thoroughly mixed.
- Toss Rolls with Mixture: Cut each dinner roll into four equal pieces, add them to the bowl, and gently toss so that each piece is evenly coated with the cheese and seasoning mixture.
- Prepare Baking Pan: Spray the aluminum pan with non-stick spray, then transfer the coated roll pieces into the pan, spreading them out evenly.
- Proof the Bread: Cover the pan tightly with aluminum foil and place it in a warm spot in the kitchen to allow the dough to rise until it approximately doubles in size, which takes about 1 to 1.5 hours.
- Preheat Smoker and Smoke Bread: Preheat your smoker to 350°F (177°C). Place the covered pan on the smoker grates and smoke for 40 minutes.
- Brown the Top: Remove the aluminum foil and continue smoking for an additional 10 minutes to brown the top of the bread. If you prefer a deeper browning, smoke for a further 5 minutes.
- Serve Warm: Remove from the smoker and serve the smoked bread warm for the best cheesy, smoky flavor and pull-apart texture.
Notes
- Ensure the diced chiles are well drained to avoid excess moisture in the bread.
- Keep an eye on the bread during the final browning stage to prevent burning.
- This bread tastes great served with butter or alongside soups and stews.
- You can substitute cheddar cheese with your favorite melting cheese if desired.
- Prep Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Smoking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: smoked bread, pull apart bread, cheesy bread, smoked cheddar bread, appetizer, snack, Rhodes dinner rolls, smoker recipe
