Cheese Buns (only 30 minutes rising time!)
These cheese buns are stuffed with Gouda or cheddar cheese and are sure to be a hit! And there’s only a 30-minute rising period, making this recipe super easy.
These are my favorite buns or rolls ever. They do involve yeast but they’re SO simple. The dough is really easy to work with and requires only 30 minutes of rising time.
I’ve made these cheese buns oodles of times but once I made them for a party, didn’t tell anyone what they were, and the looks on some of the peoples’ faces were pretty funny when they bit into them. I saw one guy standing near the buns, looking so ponderously into the center of the bun. He was mesmerized.
Me: It’s cheese.
Guest: I know. This is my fourth.
I think he ended up eating like 7 of them.
They look so boring and plain, right? But then you bite into one and there’s all that melty gooey cheese. It’s bliss. And the bready part itself is light and fluffy.
With yeast recipes, I like to make the dough the night before and let it sit in the fridge overnight. That doesn’t work with these. There’s so much yeast in them, and the next day, after baking, they taste like yeast. They don’t just taste yeasty, they actually taste like you’re eating a roll of yeast. So don’t do that.
If you’re having a party and are worried about timing everything, what you can do is put your first guests – the few that are actually on time – to work (am I the only one who does this?) Get the dough out, tell them to cut it into balls, and then they get to stuff them with cheese. And who doesn’t love stuffing things? ;)
And these cheese buns are best right out of the oven. I wouldn’t recommend them at room temperature. They’re just not nearly as good. But a quick reheat in the microwave will solve that!
I’ve used different combinations of flours: all all-purpose flour, 1/3 whole wheat, and 2/3 whole wheat, and they’re all great. 2/3 whole wheat is perhaps too much if you don’t like the taste of whole wheat but 1/3 is no problem. And I haven’t even bothered with 100% whole wheat. I don’t want anything taking away from that cheesy taste!
I think these cheese buns would be a fantastic addition to any Super Bowl party. Or any party. I mean… it’s cheese and carbs. This Maple Cayenne Chex Party Mix would also be great!
Valentine’s Day is coming up, and I’m back in the mood for baking sweets. Finally! Expect to be bombarded with chocolaty goodness. Happy weekend and enjoy the Super Bowl (food) on Sunday!
Cheese Buns (only 30 minutes rising time!)
Ingredients
- 1 cup (235 ml) warm water (somewhere between 105ºF / 40°C and 115ºF / 45°C)
- 2 tablespoons yeast
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1/4 cup (56 grams) unsalted butter melted
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) olive oil
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 2 cups (250 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (125 grams) all-purpose flour or white whole wheat flour or whole wheat flour
- 8 ounces (225 grams) cheddar or Gouda cheese, cut into 3/4" chunks
- 1 cup (100 grams) shredded cheddar or Gouda
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter melted, optional
- oregano optional
Instructions
- In the bowl of your stand mixer, combine the water, yeast and sugar and let it sit for 10 minutes. Add the garlic powder, melted butter and oil.1 cup (235 ml) warm water, 2 tablespoons yeast, 2 tablespoons sugar, 2 teaspoons garlic powder, 1/4 cup (56 grams) unsalted butter, 1/4 cup (60 ml) olive oil
- Add the salt and flour, half a cup at a time, and mix with the dough hook of your mixer (or by hand). Knead on low for 10 minutes. The dough should not be sticky. If it is, add a little flour at a time until it’s no longer sticky. Cover the bowl and let the dough rise in a warm place for 30 minutes.2 teaspoons salt, 2 cups (250 grams) all-purpose flour, 1 cup (125 grams) all-purpose flour
- Preheat the oven to 375°F / 190°C. Divide the dough into 20 pieces and place a 3/4" cheese chunk into the center of each piece. Pinch the edges tightly together.8 ounces (225 grams) cheddar
- Place the buns on a Silpat or parchment lined baking sheet, with the pinched side down. Sprinkle the buns with the shredded cheese, which I find unnecessary for the taste but it makes them look a little nicer. Bake for 11 – 15 minutes or until the buns are golden brown and the cheese is bubbly.1 cup (100 grams) shredded cheddar
- Remove from the oven and brush with melted butter and sprinkle with oregano, if you like, and serve warm.2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Notes
- The nutrition information provided is calculated as a courtesy and is only an estimate. I am not a licensed nutritionist or dietitian. For the most accurate nutritional data, consult a professional or use your preferred calculator.
- Adapted from Peeta’s Stuffed Cheese Buns.
Goodness! I sure do hope you start feeling better soon! Thats right that Feb is going to kick butt! ;) These cheesy buns look so incredible! I LOVE that you put guests to work. Im going to start doing that haha ;) Hey, its worth it if they get these in the end!
I'm pretty sure I'd down every last one of them. They look fantastic! Yay cheese! :D
Wow Erin, these look fantastic!! Great job :) I am bookmarking for later, my husband is going to love love love these.
And oh no about your neck! Hope it's better. I know how neck pain can be so bad!!
Oh my…you had me at stuffed cheese and buns…seriously, I'm making these soon!!
My god woman! These look fantastic! And it doesn't help that I've been in a really carby mood lately. Grr.
I think if I attended your party I would be standing right next to the guy who ate seven of them.
Um, I would eat these for dinner. With nothing else! (And probably finish them off for breakfast the next day!)
oh my goodness these look AHHHHmazing! well helps that i love bread and love cheese a bit too much…and hope your February goes much better for you! :-)
Yeah, I can totally see why these would be your favorite. OMG the cheese!!! I die.
I would have probably eaten 7 like that guy :-). Cheese and bread is the best combination ever!! I was wondering, maybe these would do good with bread flour, since I have some and can use it for this. I know for sure this would be a huge hit at my house because everyone loves cheese and bread. I am thinking I could even make them bigger :-)
I can smell them, they are calling me……, I must resist…. I must…. will try….I should….
My immediate response was that I would use mozzarella cheese instead and dip them in spaghetti or pizza sauce for pizza rolls. I will, in fact, make that version for our Friday night pizza and movie night :). Thank you for the suggestion!
Oh my sweet jesus.
These look utterly amazing! We've had a rough go of January too, ending with the baby having a stomach virus (and my guy and I just waiting for it to hit us – scared!) Here's to a healthier month ahead. And, Sally, yes! These would be fabulous with chili.
Wow these look amazing! I'm going to have to make them, I adore cheese and bread so I can't think of a better thing to make! I just found your blog via Pinterest and I love it! :) Looking forward to seeing more of your recipes!
OH MY GOSH ERIN. I think I've died and gone to heaven. I have been looking for a cheese-stuffed bun to make with chili one weekend this winter and have not found the right recipe to try out. I need to make them! And with my new-found love of yeasted bread making, I am LOVING finding new recipes like this to try. Thank you for sharing! And I LOVE gouda cheese. :)
Oh. My. Word. I've got to try these…
Cheese & carbs = perfection.
Wow, these sound tasty! It's 9 am here and I'm craving a melty pile of gouda already.. it'll be a long day.
Mmmm…I want to bite into this bready, cheesy goodness right now!