Rolls filled with seasoned turkey, vibrant veggies, and mozzarella, baked until golden for a savory bite.
# Components:
→ Filling
01 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
02 - 1 small onion, finely diced
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 1 small red bell pepper, finely diced
05 - 12 ounces ground turkey
06 - 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
07 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
08 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
09 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
10 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
11 - 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
12 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
→ Rolls
13 - 12 soft dinner rolls, slider-size, unsliced
14 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
15 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
# Method:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, and bell pepper, sautéing for 3–4 minutes until softened.
03 - Add ground turkey and cook, breaking apart with a spoon, until no longer pink, about 5–6 minutes.
04 - Stir in Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 2 more minutes for flavors to develop.
05 - Remove skillet from heat. Stir in mozzarella, cheddar, and chopped parsley until well combined. Allow filling to cool slightly.
06 - Use a bread knife to cut a deep pocket into each roll, ensuring they are not sliced all the way through.
07 - Generously fill each dinner roll with the turkey mixture. Arrange filled rolls on the prepared baking sheet.
08 - Combine melted butter with garlic powder. Brush mixture over the tops of each roll using a pastry brush.
09 - Bake for 12–15 minutes until dinner rolls are golden and cheese is melted throughout.
10 - Allow stuffed rolls to cool briefly. Serve warm for optimal texture and flavor.
