Cheesy Breakfast Buns
Start your morning with the ultimate comfort food: Cheesy Breakfast Buns. These soft, golden rolls are filled with a savory medley of melted cheddar cheese, crispy bacon, and fresh green onions, making them the perfect grab-and-go breakfast or brunch centerpiece. Made from scratch with a tender, pillowy dough that’s easy to whip up, these buns are brushed with a glossy egg wash for an irresistible bakery-style finish. Ideal for feeding a crowd, each batch serves 12 and is ready in under two hours, including prep and bake time. Whether you’re hosting a weekend brunch or meal-prepping for busy mornings, these gooey, flavor-packed buns are a must-try. Serve them warm, and watch them disappear in minutes!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 cups All-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons Granulated sugar
- 2.25 teaspoons Dry active yeast
- 1 cup Warm milk (approximately 110°F)
- 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 2 pieces Large eggs
- 1.5 cups Cheddar cheese (shredded)
- 0.5 cup Cooked bacon (crumbled)
- 0.25 cup Green onions (thinly sliced)
- Egg wash (1 egg beaten with 1 tablespoon water)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine warm milk, sugar, and dry active yeast. Let sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
Add the softened butter, eggs, and salt to the yeast mixture. Mix well to combine.
Gradually add the all-purpose flour, one cup at a time, kneading the dough until it becomes soft, smooth, and slightly tacky (about 5-7 minutes by hand or with a stand mixer using a dough hook).
Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with a damp towel or plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until it doubles in size.
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Punch down the risen dough and divide it into 12 equal portions. Roll each portion into a ball and flatten slightly.
Create a small well in the center of each flattened dough ball using your fingers. Fill each well with about 1 tablespoon of shredded cheddar cheese, a sprinkle of crumbled bacon, and a few green onion slices.
Pinch the edges of the dough to seal the filling, then roll the dough back into a smooth ball. Place the filled buns seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet.
Brush the tops of each bun with egg wash for a golden finish.
Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until the buns are golden brown and cooked through.
Allow the buns to cool slightly before serving. Enjoy warm!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3550 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 179.3 g | 230% | |
| Saturated Fat | 92.0 g | 460% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1000 mg | 333% | |
| Sodium | 6086 mg | 265% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 325.6 g | 118% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.2 g | 44% | |
| Total Sugars | 38.9 g | ||
| Protein | 158.3 g | 317% | |
| Vitamin D | 7.7 mcg | 39% | |
| Calcium | 1679 mg | 129% | |
| Iron | 23.5 mg | 131% | |
| Potassium | 2121 mg | 45% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
