Cheesy Jalapeno Stuffed Buns
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Jalapeno Cheese Buns

My Jalapeno Cheese Buns are so crispy on the outside and soft in the center. One bite and you will be hooked for life.

Cheese and bread – what’s not to love about that combo? Add to it some spicy jalapenos and you’re in heaven! These jalapeno cheese buns are exactly that. We love making and eating these. They are so easy to make and my son really enjoys making them with me. You can make them as spicy or as mild as you like. They are great on their own or as an accompaniment to a soup or beer.

The Ingredients for Jalapeno Cheese Buns

A few vegetables, a few spices, and lots of cheese. That’s what makes these buns absolutely delicious!

Ingredients for Cheesy Jalapeno Stuffed Buns

The Ingredients List for Jalapeno Cheese Buns:

The Dough

  • 2 teaspoons dry active yeast
  • 1 cup water at 110 degrees F
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 2 cups all purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 jalapeno pepper
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

The Filling

  • 1 red onion
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 jalapeno pepper
  • 1/2 red pepper
  • 1/4 cup green olives (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 3/4 cup mozzarella cheese
  • 3/4 cup marble cheddar cheese
  • Some extra cheddar for sprinkling on the buns

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The Dough for the Jalapeno Cheese Buns:

The first thing we need to do is make the dough. The dough needs to rise, so we’ll work on that first. To make the dough:

  • Add 1 cup of water at 110 degrees F, 1 teaspoon of sugar, and 2 teaspoons of dry active yeast into a measuring cup.
  • Mix everything together and allow it to sit for about 10 mins or until the yeast blooms and forms bubbles on the top.
  • In a large mixing bowl, sift 2 cups all purpose flour.
  • Add 1 teaspoon of salt and mix well so that the salt is evenly distributed into the flour.
  • Once the yeast has bloomed, add the liquid to the flour. At the same time, add 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil.
  • Mix everything to form a dough. Sprinkle some flour onto a clean counter and knead the dough for bout 5-6 minutes or until the dough is smooth.
  • Lastly, add 1 finely chopped jalapeno to the dough and mix so that the pepper is evenly distributed.
Dough for Cheesy Jalapeno Stuffed Buns

Spread a little bit of oil on the dough and cover the bowl with a clean cloth. Allow the dough to rise for about 1 hour or until it doubles in size.

The Filling for Jalapeno Cheese Buns

While the dough is rising, we can make the filling. To make the filling:

  • Finely chop 1 red onion and 2 cloves of garlic.
  • At the same time chop 1/4 cup green olives, 1/2 red pepper, and 1 jalapeno and set them aside.
  • In a large pan, add 2 tablespoons of olive oil and once it heats up, add the onion and garlic.
  • Cook the onions for about 4-5 minutes or until the onions soften.
Jalapeno and pepper filling
  • Now we can add the jalapeno, red peppers, and olives.
  • Mix well and allow the filling to cook for just one minute or so. We don’t want the peppers to cook and get soggy.
  • Turn the heat off and take the pan off the stove.
  • Allow the filling to cool down completely.
  • Once the filling has cooled down, add 3/4 cup mozzarella cheese, and 3/4 cup marble cheddar cheese to the filling and toss to combine. The idea is to get the pepper mix and both kinds of cheese in each bite of the bun.
Cheesy Jalapeno Stuffed Buns

Filling the Jalapeno Cheese Buns

By now, the dough should be ready. Punch it down a couple of times to get the air bubbles out, and let’s get building the buns:

  • Divide the dough into 10 equal portions. Keep the dough covered with a cloth as you work with each piece.
  • Sprinkle some flour on the counter and roll out one piece into a 4 inch circular shape.
  • Place about 3 tablespoons or so of the cheesy filling into the center of the dough.
Stuffing in dough
  • Fold the sides of the dough to form a ball – with all of the stuffing inside the dough.
  • Grease a deep dish pie plate with butter and place the ball into the bowl.
  • Continue to do that until you have all 10 balls made and arranged in the dish.
  • Cover the dish with a cloth and allow the buns to rise for another hour or so.

Baking the Jalapeno Cheese Buns:

Once the buns have risen, sprinkle the extra cheddar cheese on top of the buns. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Place the pie plate into the center rack and bake for about 25 minutes or until you see the cheese at the top has been browned.

Cheesy Jalapeno Stuffed Buns

Serving Suggestions for the Jalapeno Cheese Buns:

I love to enjoy them hot:

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Jalapeno Cheese Buns

Course: SnackCuisine: CanadianDifficulty: Easy
Servings

10

servings
Prep time

2

hours 
Cooking time

25

minutes
Calories

201

kcal
Total time

2

hours 

25

minutes

My Jalapeno Cheese Buns are so crispy on the outside and soft in the center. One bite and you will be hooked for life.

Ingredients

  • Dough
  • 2 teaspoons dry active yeast

  • 1 cup water at 110 degrees F

  • 1 teaspoon sugar

  • 2 cups all purpose flour

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • 1 jalapeno pepper (seeded)

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

  • Stuffing
  • 1 red onion

  • 2 garlic cloves

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

  • 1 jalapeno pepper

  • 1/2 red pepper

  • 1/4 cup green olives (optional)

  • 1 teaspoon paprika

  • salt and pepper to taste

  • 3/4 cup mozzarella cheese

  • 3/4 cup marble cheddar cheese

  • some extra cheddar cheese for sprinkling on the buns

Directions

  • The dough
  • Add the warm water, sugar, and dry active yeast into a measuring cup. Mix everything together and allow it to sit for about 10 mins or until the yeast blooms.
  • In a large mixing bowl, sift the flour. Add the salt and mix well so that the salt is evenly distributed into the flour. 
  • Add yeast liquid and vegetable oil into the flour and mix to form a dough. Sprinkle the counter with some flour and knead the dough for 4-5 minutes. Add the seeded finely chopped jalapeno to the dough and mix to evenly distribute. Cover with a clean cloth and allow it to rise for about 1 hour.
  • The filling
  • Finely chop the onion and garlic. At the same time chop the olives, red pepper, and jalapeno and set aside.
  • In a large pan, add the olive oil and once it heats up, add the onion and garlic. Cook the onions for about 4-5 minutes or until the onions soften.
  • Add the jalapeno, red peppers, and olives. Mix well and allow the filling to cook for just a minute or so. Turn the heat off and take the pan off the stove. Allow the filling to cool down completely.
  • Once the filling has cooled, add both kinds of cheeses to the filling and toss to combine
  • Divide the ready dough into 10 equal portions. Keep the rest of the dough covered while you work. Roll out one piece into a circular shape of about 4 inches in diameter. Place about 3 tablespoons or so of the pepper / cheese filling into the center of the dough.
  • Fold the sides of the dough to form a ball – with all of the stuffing inside the dough. Grease a deep dish pie plate with butter and place the ball into the bowl. Repeat till you have 10 balls.
  • Cover the dish with a cloth and allow the buns to expand again for another hour or so.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Once the buns have expanded, sprinkle the extra cheddar cheese on top of the buns. Place the pie plate into the center rack and bake for about 25 minutes or until you see the cheese at the top has been browned.
  • Enjoy them on their own or as a side with my creamy leek and mushroom soup.
Do I use fresh or pickled jalapenos for Jalapeno Cheese Buns?

I always use fresh jalapenos for my jalapeno cheese buns. I find the pickled ones are too tart and juicy for this recipe.

What type of cheese do I use for Jalapeno Cheese Buns?

I like to use two types of cheese for my jalapeno cheese buns. The more cheese there is the yummier they will be. I use mozzarella and marble cheddar cheese for my buns.

How do I store my Jalapeno Cheese Buns?

You can store your jalapeno cheese buns on the counter in an air tight container for up to 2 days. You can also store them in the fridge for up to 4 days. To reheat, place them in the toaster oven for a few minutes.

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