Tasty Garlic Cheese Buns

Garlic butter covered in parmesan and sharp cheddar cheese, rolled up into a bun, then topped with more cheese, is pure deliciousness!
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These Tasty Garlic Cheese Buns are buttery, soft, garlicky, cheesy, and delicious. They are bursting with yummy cheese and garlic flavor with parmesan and sharp cheddar cheese, fresh garlic, and loads of butter! These buns make a truly tasty side dish for any meal.

garlic cheese buns finished baking

These Tasty Garlic Cheese Buns are the best! You can eat them as a quick meal or snack. They will take an average sandwich or burger to the next level. My family loves these garlic cheese buns, they always get devoured very quickly.

garlic cheese buns on parchment paper before rising

Garlic butter covered in parmesan and sharp cheddar cheese, rolled up into a bun, then topped with more cheese, is pure deliciousness!

Ingredients for Tasty Garlic Cheese Buns

-warm water, sugar and active dry yeast.

yeast, warm water and sugar proofing in a bosch mixer
Yeast, warm water, and sugar

-butter, egg, honey, salt and flour.

dough for garlic cheese buns
The dough for Garlic Cheese Buns

-melted butter, parmesan cheese, garlic cloves, and sharp cheddar cheese.

Filling ingredients for garlic cheese buns
ingredients for filling of Garlic Cheese Buns

How to make Tasty Garlic Cheese Buns

  1. In a large bowl, or mixer, place the warm water and sugar. Stir, then sprinkle the yeast on top.
  2. Let proof for 10 minutes, until bubbly and dissolved.
  3. Add the 2 Tbsp softened butter, egg, honey, and salt and stir in.
  4. Add the flour one cup at a time, mixing in between. Add enough flour until the dough does not stick to your fingers and feels smooth and elastic.
  5. Lightly sprinkle some flour on the counter, then knead the dough for a few minutes, until it becomes smooth and springs back when you press it.
  6. Seperate the dough into 2 balls, you can weigh them to make sure they are equal.
  7. Sprinkle a little flour on the counter and roll out 2 rectangles.
  8. In a small bowl, mix the melted butter, crushed garlic, and parmesan.
  9. Spread half of the mixture on each rectangle.
  10. Sprinkle 1 1/2 cups of grated cheddar on each rectangle.
  11. Roll up and cut each length into 9 equal pieces.
  12. Place the rolls on parchment covered baking sheets, leaving room between each roll.
  13. Sprinkle the remaining cheddar onto the tops of the cheese buns.
  14. Cover and let rise for 1 hour, until fluffy and doubled in size.
  15. Bake at 350°F for 20 minutes.
  16. Enjoy!

How to Store

To store these tasty garlic cheese buns on the counter, just seal the completely cooled cheese buns in a sealed plastic bag. They will keep for 3 days.

To store for longer, freeze these buns in sealed plastic bags or containers. They will keep for up to 3 months in the freezer.

Why you’ll love this recipe!

  • You can make ahead and freeze for whenever you want to eat these tasty garlic cheese buns.
  • They take a normal sandwich or burger to the next level.
  • They can be a quick meal or snack.
  • Only need one rise.
  • Yummy, tasty, delicious!

What to serve with Garlic Cheese Buns?

As a matter of fact, now that I’ve written this up, I am right now going to bake up a double batch of these Tasty Garlic Cheese Buns!!!

Tasty Garlic Cheese Buns

These Tasty Garlic Cheese Buns are buttery, soft, garlicky, cheesy, and delicious. They are bursting with yummy cheese and garlic flavor with parmesan and sharp cheddar cheese, fresh garlic, and loads of butter! These buns make a truly tasty side dish for any meal.

Prep Time20 minsCook Time20 minsTotal Time40 minsDifficulty:IntermediateServings:18Calories:273Best Season:Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Instructions

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  1. In a large bowl, or mixer, place the warm water and sugar. Stir, then sprinkle the yeast on top.

    yeast, warm water and sugar proofing in a bosch mixer
  2. Add the 2 Tbsp softened butter, egg, honey, and salt. Stir in.

    Ingredients for homemade cinnamon rolls
  3. Add the flour one cup at a time, mixing in between. Add enough flour until the dough does not stick to your fingers and feels smooth and elastic.

    Dough for easy homemade cinnamon rolls in a bosch mixer
  4. On a lightly floured surface, knead the dough for a few minutes until it becomes smooth and springs back when you press it.

    dough for garlic cheese buns
  5. Seperate the dough into two balls. You can weigh them to make sure they are equal.

    Weighing the dough for easy homemade cinnamon rolls
  6. Sprinkle a little flour on the counter and roll out 2 rectangles.

    rolled out dough on granite counter
  7. In a small bowl, mix the melted butter, crushed garlic, and parmesan.

    melted butter and garlic with a garlic grater.
  8. Spread half of the mixture on each rectangle. Then sprinkle 1 1/2 cups of grated cheddar on each rectangle.

    spreading melted butter, garlic, and parmesan on rolled out dough
  9. Roll up tightly on the long edge.

    rolling up dough for garlic cheese buns
  10. Cut each length into 9 equal pieces.

    cutting the dough for garlic cheese buns
  11. Place the rolls onto parchment covered baking sheets. Sprinkle the remaining cheddar onto the tops of the cheese buns.

    garlic cheese buns on parchment paper before rising
  12. Cover loosely with plastic wrap and let rise for 1 hour, until fluffy and doubled in size.

    risen garlic cheese buns on parchment paper on a baking sheet
  13. Bake at 350°F for 20 minutes.

    Enjoy!

    garlic cheese buns finished baking on parchment paper on a baking sheet
Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 Garlic Cheese Bun

Servings 18


Amount Per Serving
Calories 273kcal
Calories from Fat 119kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 13.4g21%
Sodium 319mg14%
Potassium 67mg2%
Total Carbohydrate 30g10%
Dietary Fiber 1g4%
Sugars 5.7g

Vitamin A 17 IU
Calcium 15 mg
Iron 9 mg
Thiamin 27 mg
Riboflavin 24 mg
Niacin 14 mg
Folate 26 mcg
Vitamin B12 9 mcg
Phosphorus 20 mg
Zinc 12 mcg
Selenium 31 mg
Manganese 12 mg

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

You may want to double the recipe, Garlic Cheese Buns are that good!

Place buns somewhere warm to let them rise.

Make sure the water for proofing the yeast is warm, not hot.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheese Buns

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What cheese works the best for cheese buns?

I prefer sharp cheddar with parmesan to get that truly cheesy flavor!

Can you freeze Tasty Garlic Cheese Buns?

Yes, these buns freeze very well. Just seal in a container or plastic bag. They will keep for 3-4 months this way.

What goes well with Garlic Cheese Buns?

  • Soup of any kind
  • Sweet or savory sandwiches
  • Salads of any kind
  • Pasta
  • Chili
  • Stew
Can I use instant yeast instead of active dry yeast to make Tasty Garlic Cheese Buns?

Yes, you just skip the step of proofing the yeast and continue with the recipe if you use instant yeast.

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