Cheddar Cheese Buns

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Soft, fluffy, pull-apart buns packed with sharp cheddar cheese — these are the kind of homemade rolls that make everyone at the table go completely quiet for a moment before reaching for a second one!

THE FLUFFIEST, CHEESIEST HOMEMADE BUNS YOU’LL EVER MAKE!

I have been making these Cheddar Cheese Buns for years now, and I am not exaggerating when I say they are one of the most highly requested things I bake in this house. My family literally hovers near the oven when these are in there. The smell alone — that warm, toasty, cheesy aroma filling up the kitchen — is enough to make everyone suddenly very interested in being helpful in the kitchen. I make these several times a month and I never get tired of them.

What I love most is that these buns are surprisingly super simple to pull together, even if you’ve never made bread from scratch before. Yes, there’s yeast involved, but I promise it’s not scary! The dough comes together beautifully, and once you’ve made these once, you’ll be making them on repeat. They’re perfect for weeknight dinners alongside a big bowl of soup or chili, and they absolutely steal the show at holiday tables too.

For a complete meal, I love serving these next to a creamy tomato soup, a slow cooker chili, or even just a simple green salad. They’re also incredible sliced open and stuffed with pulled pork or sandwich fillings — honestly, the options are endless. These buns do serious heavy lifting at the dinner table!

Low-Point Cheddar Cheese Buns (WW Friendly)

Ingredients

  • 2 cups self-rising flour
  • 1 cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 cup reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley (optional)

For the topping

  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 1 tablespoon reduced-fat cheddar cheese (optional)
  • Dried parsley

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the self-rising flour, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt.
  3. Add the Greek yogurt, egg, and 1 cup of reduced-fat cheddar. Mix until a dough forms.
  4. Lightly flour your work surface and knead the dough for 1–2 minutes until smooth.
  5. Divide into 12 equal pieces and shape into buns.
  6. Place on the prepared baking sheet. Brush with beaten egg and sprinkle with the remaining cheddar and parsley, if using.
  7. Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until golden brown.
  8. Let cool for 5 minutes before serving.

Yield: 12 buns
WW Points: Approximately 3–4 Points per bun 

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