Holiday Cheddar Nut Rolls

1 pound loaf frozen bread dough, thawed
1 cup finely shredded sharp Cheddar cheese, divided
2/3 cup chopped nuts, divided

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9 inch round cake pan with non-stick cooking oil.
On a floured work surface, put the bread dough and pat out until you have about an 8x12 inch rectangle.
Sprinkle half the cheese and half the nuts evenly on top of the dough, then roll into a log (rolling the long side so you have a 12 inch log.)
Cut the log into 12 slices.
Put the slices (cinnamon roll style) into the cake pan, then evenly sprinkle the remaining cheese and nuts evenly over the top.
Leave out at room temperature for about 30 minutes to allow the dough to rise.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Bake in preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes or until golden brown.
Remove and let cool slightly, then tip out onto a cooling rack before serving.
Serve by pulling apart into individual rolls.
Makes 12 rolls.