Description
These Golden Pumpkin Cheese Rolls are soft, flavorful, and packed with warm, savory goodness. With a crispy sesame coating and a creamy garlic-yogurt dip, they are the perfect balance of comfort and nutrition. Light, airy, and bursting with rosemary-infused flavor, these rolls make for a fantastic appetizer, snack, or side dish. Simple, healthy, and irresistibly delicious!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Rolls:
- 500–600g pumpkin, peeled and cubed
- ½ tsp dried garlic
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
- 20g flour
- Salt to taste
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp sesame seeds
For the Sauce:
- 200g Greek yogurt
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 tsp olive oil
- Dill to taste
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Pumpkin: Peel and cut the pumpkin into cubes. Roast in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 25–30 minutes until tender.
- Mash & Mix: Mash the roasted pumpkin and mix it with flour, dried garlic, black pepper, paprika, and salt until a soft dough forms.
- Shape the Rolls: Form small rolls from the mixture and coat them with sesame seeds.
- Bake the Rolls: Place them on a lined baking sheet and bake at 375°F (190°C) for 15–20 minutes until golden and firm.
- Prepare the Sauce: In a bowl, combine Greek yogurt, minced garlic, olive oil, dill, and salt. Mix well.
- Serve & Enjoy: Let the pumpkin cheese rolls cool slightly, then serve warm with the garlic-yogurt sauce.
Notes
- Roasting Alternative: If short on time, steam the pumpkin instead of roasting, but roasting enhances the flavor.
- Baking Tip: Flip the rolls halfway through baking for even crispiness.
- Storage: Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Freezing: Freeze before baking, then bake directly from frozen at 375°F (190°C) for 20–25 minutes.
- Customization: Add grated cheese for extra richness or sprinkle with fresh rosemary for more aroma.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean