Description
Cheesy Garlic Potato Buns are soft, fluffy buns filled with gooey mozzarella cheese and topped with a flavorful garlic butter mixture.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium potato (about 150 g), boiled & mashed
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast (1 packet)
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter (softened)
- ½ cup warm milk
- ¼ cup warm water
- 1 egg
- 1 ½ cups mozzarella cheese (cubed or shredded)
- ½ cup cheddar cheese (optional, for extra flavor)
- 3 tbsp melted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (or 1 tsp dried)
- 2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix yeast, warm water, and sugar. Let sit 5–10 minutes until foamy.
- In a large bowl, combine flour, salt, mashed potato, egg, milk, and butter. Add yeast mixture.
- Knead for 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Cover and let rise 1–1 ½ hours, until doubled.
- Punch down dough and divide into equal portions (8–10 pieces).
- Flatten each piece, place some mozzarella (and cheddar if using) in the center, then seal and shape into a ball.
- Arrange in a greased baking dish or lined tray, seam side down.
- Cover and let buns rise again for 30–40 minutes until puffy.
- Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 18–22 minutes, until golden brown.
- Mix melted butter, garlic, parsley, and Parmesan.
- Brush generously over hot buns as soon as they come out of the oven.
- Enjoy warm — the cheese inside should be gooey and stretchy with every bite!
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add red pepper flakes to the garlic butter topping.
- These buns are best served fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for a couple of days.
- Reheat in the oven for a few minutes to restore their softness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bun
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg