Yesss 😍 cheesy stuffed buns are pure comfort—soft, fluffy bread with melty cheese inside. Perfect as a snack, side, or party food. Here’s an easy, bakery-style recipe.
Cheesy Stuffed Buns
Ingredients (makes 10–12 buns)
Dough
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2¼ tsp (1 packet) instant yeast
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- ¾ cup warm milk (not hot)
- 3 tbsp melted butter or oil
Filling
- 1½ cups shredded cheese (mozzarella, cheddar, or a mix)
- Optional: garlic powder, Italian seasoning, or chopped jalapeños
Topping
- 2 tbsp melted butter
- Optional: garlic powder, parsley, sesame seeds
Instructions
- Make the Dough
- In a bowl, mix flour, yeast, sugar, and salt.
- Add warm milk and melted butter. Mix until a soft dough forms.
- Knead 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Cover and let rise 1 hour, until doubled in size.
- Shape the Buns
- Punch down dough and divide into equal balls.
- Flatten each ball, place 1–2 tbsp cheese in the center.
- Pinch edges tightly to seal and roll into a smooth bun.
- Second Rise
- Place buns seam-side down on a lined baking sheet.
- Cover and let rise 20–30 minutes.
- Bake
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Brush buns with melted butter.
- Bake 18–22 minutes until golden brown.
- Finish
- Brush hot buns with more butter.
- Sprinkle with garlic, herbs, or sesame seeds if desired.
Tips & Variations
- Extra cheesy: Mix cream cheese with shredded cheese for a gooey center.
- Stuffed dinner rolls: Add cooked bacon bits or herbs inside.
- Quick version: Use refrigerated biscuit dough—stuff, seal, and bake!
- Freezer-friendly: Freeze baked buns and reheat when needed.
If you want, I can give you a garlic-butter pull-apart cheesy bun version or a stuffed bun with meat and cheese that’s amazing for lunch 😏
