Leftover Texas Roadhouse Rolls Turn Into The Ultimate Comfort Meal With Just One Ingredient

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When you're stuffed from a good meal, loading that to-go box with future leftovers, you might forget the little, pre-meal fix that got you through the waiting period: the dinner rolls. Those doughy buns are arguably the lifeline of the night, filling the grumble in your stomach as you peruse the appetizer list and wait for said items to arrive — this is especially true if the rolls come from Texas Roadhouse. Instead of letting that uneaten third basket of dinner rolls meet an untimely demise, make some room in the takeout box so that later, when you're out of dinner ideas for the week, you can turn those rolls into the ultimate comfort meal with the help of some cheese.

One of the many ways to use Texas Roadhouse leftovers for even better meals is to take the pillowy dinner rolls and transform them into grilled cheese sliders. Similar to using Hawaiian rolls, Texas Roadhouse's dinner rolls provide a unique, soft and semi-sweet base for a repurposed, cheesy meal. Simply slice the rolls in half and grab some mayonnaise or butter (we won't judge either way) to lather the cut sides. Place that same side down on a baking sheet and load the top side with your cheeses of choice. Then close the rolls with the other cut side facing out, and cover the entire sheet with tinfoil. Finally, pop the sandwiches in the oven at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for about 10 minutes, then remove the foil and bake for another 10 to 12 minutes until golden brown.

If you really want to upgrade those grilled cheese sliders made from repurposed Texas Roadhouse rolls, you can always get creative with the cheese combinations. Forget the basic American slices and try a mix of cheddar and gruyere, or pimento cheese with a helping of pickled jalapenos. Otherwise, draw inspiration from any of these 17 indulgent grilled cheese recipes. Maybe you want to add sliced tomatoes or bacon to keep things classic, or perhaps you want to make the most out of your Texas Roadhouse leftovers and add some pulled pork into your grilled cheese sliders. Just because the dinner rolls are smaller than an average slice of bread doesn't mean your grilled cheese sandwiches need to be boring.

Texas Roadhouse's dinner rolls take a long journey from the kitchen to your table, made fresh several times a day for maximum enjoyment. While you're sitting at that booth, the rolls will keep coming at no charge, so if you end up with three or four leftover the basket, you can easily stick them in that takeout container for the next day. There are even rumblings that you can buy an entire dozen of Texas Roadhouse's famous dinner rolls at the door, but if that fails, you can always swoop them up at Walmart.