How to Make Cheeseburger Buns - A Step-by-Step Guide

Cheeseburger buns are a delicious and convenient way to enjoy all the flavors of a classic cheeseburger in a handheld, portable form. These savory buns are filled with juicy ground beef, gooey melted cheese, and all the classic fixings like lettuce, tomato, and pickles. They are perfect for a quick lunch, a grab-and-go snack, or as an easy dinner option for busy weeknights.

Making cheeseburger buns at home allows you to customize the ingredients to suit your taste preferences. You can...

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Ingredients

  • 2 (.25 ounce) packages active dry yeast
  • ½ cup warm water (110 degrees F to 115 degrees F)
  • ¾ cup warm milk (110 to 115 degrees F)
  • ¼ cup sugar
  • ¼ cup shortening
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ pounds ground beef
  • ¼ cup chopped onion
  • 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 8 slices American cheese, quartered

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 40 mins
  • Servings: 16
  • Yield: 16 servings

  • In a mixing bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add milk, sugar, shortening, egg, salt and 2 cups flour; beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 4-6 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 30 minutes.
  • In a skillet, cook beef and onion until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in tomato sauce. Remove from the heat; set aside. Punch dough down; divide into 16 pieces. On a lightly floured surface, gently roll out and stretch each piece into a 5-in. circle. Top each circle with two pieces of cheese and about 3 tablespoons beef mixture. Bring dough over filling to center; inch edges to seal.
  • Place seam side down on a greased baking sheet. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 20 minutes. Bake at 400 degrees F for 8-12 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm. Refrigerate leftovers.