Our Easy 3 Cheese Skillet Dip is the perfect blend of cheese and herbs, melted and surrounded by a ring of buttery Parmesan rolls. We use store-bought frozen rolls to make this recipe super simple to make!

Easy 3 Cheese Skillet Dip

Make this dish when you’re gathering your people for the big game, a movie marathon, or a night of tasty snacks and board games. Super Bowl, here we come!

Easy Baked Cheese Skillet dip

Because our recipe uses frozen roll dough, it makes assembling this recipe easy for even a beginner cook! The hardest part is waiting for the rolls to rise. Plus – you can’t beat the ease of cooking and serving from the same pan. 

Rhodes frozen rolls in skillet dip

If you’re transporting this dish, assemble at home and then slightly reheat (or bake completely) at your landing place and serve hot out of the oven.

skillet dip before baking
Skillet dip made in a cast iron pan

The cast iron pan bakes the rolls and cheese dip to perfection, and we love the rustic charm of serving directly from the pan. Cast iron retains its heat, keeping the cheese and rolls warm for serving. Tie a bandana around the handle for easy carrying and a colorful touch. 

why we love this baked skillet dip

  • Easy to make using frozen Rhodes rolls.
  • So filling, it’s like a meal!
  • Cheesy, warm dip is a little out of the ordinary compared to cold dip. And the pan!
  • Beginner recipe, so easy to make.
  • Everyone loves it!

Easy 3 Cheese Skillet Dip baked
Make it Your Own

This appetizer is one that will be requested again and again! Add your own flair to this recipe by trying different cheese combinations, adding cooked ground meat or sausage, or mixing in your favorite herbs, either fresh or dried.

We’d love to hear what you have created. Comment below and share your ideas with us!  

melted cheese in skillet with rolls

Some of our favorite baked ABK appetizers include Cheesy Chicken Enchilada Dip, Easy Baked Jalapeño Dip (below) and Buffalo Wing Dip!

Baked Jalapeño Dip

Easy 3 Cheese Skillet Dip

Author: Si Foster
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 10
A warm, delicious cheesy dip surrounded by buttery parmesan rolls, baked in a cast iron skillet. Using frozen bread dough makes assembly super simple!

Ingredients 

  • 16 pieces frozen dinner roll dough, such as Rhodes brand dough
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, such as Kraft (in the green shaker bottle)
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 2 cups (8 ounces) grated sharp cheddar cheese
  • 2 cups (8 ounces) grated mozzarella cheese
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 2 teaspoons Mrs. Dash or spice blend of your choice

Instructions

  • Line the edges of a seasoned 12-inch cast iron skillet with frozen roll dough and place in a warm area to rise.
  • In a medium bowl, mix cream cheese until smooth. Add remaining ingredients and mix together slowly until combined.
  • 30 minutes before the rolls are ready to bake, preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Place rack in the center of the oven.
  • When the dough has risen, generously brush with melted butter. Sprinkle rolls with Parmesan cheese.
  • Place the cheese mixture in the center of the skillet.
  • Bake for 17-20 minutes, until the rolls are golden brown and the cheese dip has melted. If the dough needs a little more time, place a sheet of aluminum foil over the rolls and continue to bake about 5 minutes, until cooked through.
  • Remove skillet from the oven and let sit for 5 minutes before serving.
  • Sprinkle cheese dip with more Parmesan cheese and herbs as desired.

Notes

While testing this recipe, we made a delightful discovery. As the cheese dip is cooking, it melts on the bottom of the skillet and lightly browns, forming a cheesy crust under each roll. Delicious!
Try other cheeses to suit your taste: mozzarella, fontina, provolone, and Muenster are also good for this dip. 

Equipment

  • 12-inch cast iron skillet

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