Italian Cheese Buns Recipe (2024)

Italian Cheese Buns

Did someone say cheese? Yes, please! Perfect for Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners, the Italian Cheese Buns are what your family will be asking for all the time. These kind of remind me of hot cross buns for Easter dinner.

Italian Cheese buns are so mouthwatering and delightful. These buns are filled with Cheddar Cheese and Italian seasoning. Then they're brushed with more Italian seasoning. It's a great side dish for weeknight meals when you're short on time. Also great for company dinners.

Italian Cheese Biscuits Ingredients

Milk
Butter, divided
Cheese (I used Pepper Jack)
Italian seasoning
Yeast
Brown sugar
Flour
Water
Egg
**For exact amounts please see recipe card below.

How to Make Italian Cheese Bread

In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the milk and 2 Tablespoons of butter.

Heat to 125F (hot but not boiling) and remove from heat.

Stir the yeast and brown sugar into the milk mixture and let proof for up to 5 minutes.

Pour the milk mixture into a large bowl and stir in flour (with a wooden spoon or with your hands).

Add in the cheese and 1 Tablespoon Italian seasoning.

Knead for 5 minutes, and then cover with plastic wrap and place in a warm spot of your kitchen.

Italian Cheese Buns

Italian Cheese buns are so mouthwatering and delightful. These buns are filled with Cheddar Cheese and Italian seasoning. It's a great side dish for weeknight meals when you're short on time.

Prep Time1 hour 10 minutes

Cook Time25 minutes

Total Time1 hour 35 minutes

Ingredients

Cup milk
4 Tablespoons butter, divided
Cheese (I used Pepper Jack) 1 cup
Italian seasoning 2 Tablespoons
yeast 2 ¼ teaspoons
Brown sugar 2 Tablespoons
3 cups flour
water 1 teaspoon
1 Egg

Instructions

In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the milk and 2 Tablespoons of butter.
Heat to 125F (hot but not boiling) and remove from heat.
Stir the yeast and brown sugar into the milk mixture and let proof for up to 5 minutes.
Pour the milk mixture into a large bowl and stir in flour (with a spoon or with your hands).
Add in the cheese and 1 Tablespoon Italian seasoning.
Knead for 5 minutes, and then cover with plastic wrap and place in a warm spot of your kitchen.
After an hour, the dough should be doubled. Punch down and divide into 8 even balls.
Grease a cookie sheet and place the dough balls on it. Cover with plastic wrap and allow a final rise for one hour.
Preheat oven to 400F
Cut a small cross or two slashes into the tops of each roll.
Combine the egg and 1 teaspoon water and brush over the rolls. Sprinkle on remaining Italian seasoning.
Bake at 350F for remaining 20-24 minutes, until golden brown.
Remove from oven.