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Stuffed Cheeseburger Buns

Soft homemade buns stuffed with seasoned ground beef, melted burger cheese, roasted red peppers, and sweet caramelized onions. These baked cheeseburger buns are perfect for lunch, dinner, meal prep, or parties.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Rise Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 55 minutes
Course American-Inspired
Cuisine Baking, Home Baking
Servings 10 buns
Calories 340 kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking tray
  • Skillet
  • Pastry brush
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Ingredients
  

For the Dough

  • 1 cup warm milk
  • 1 tea glass warm water
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 5 g instant yeast ½ packet
  • 1 egg reserve yolk for topping
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 4 –4½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons butter

For the Beef Filling

  • 500 g ground beef
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon molasses
  • For the Caramelized Onions
  • 2 large onions sliced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon sugar

Additional Filling

  • Burger cheese slices
  • Roasted red pepper strips

Topping

  • Egg yolk
  • Sesame seeds

Burger Sauce

  • 4 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon mustard
  • 2 pickles finely chopped

Instructions
 

  • Mix warm milk, warm water, sugar, and yeast in a bowl. Let stand for 5 minutes.
  • Add egg white, salt, and flour gradually. Mix until a soft dough forms.
  • Add butter and knead for about 5 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  • Cover and let the dough rise for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
  • Cook onions with olive oil, salt, and sugar over low heat for about 15 minutes until caramelized. Let cool.
  • Mix ground beef with salt, black pepper, and molasses.
  • Divide dough into 10 equal portions and flatten each piece.
  • Place a portion of beef, caramelized onions, roasted peppers, and cheese in the center.
  • Seal the dough completely and shape into buns.
  • Place seam-side down on a parchment-lined baking tray.
  • Brush with egg yolk and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
  • Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 20–25 minutes until golden brown.
  • Mix all burger sauce ingredients in a small bowl.
  • Serve warm with the burger sauce.

Notes

  • Use warm liquids, not hot, to activate the yeast properly.
  • Allow the onions to caramelize slowly for the best flavor.
  • These buns freeze well for up to 2 months.
  • Reheat in the oven for the best texture.
Keyword Cheeseburger Stuffed Buns, Homemade Burger Buns, Stuffed Cheeseburger Buns