Everything Bagel Buns…. this might be the easiest recipe I’ve posted so far. Not to mention it only uses 3 ingredients, and they’re all super affordable. With everything that’s happening in the world right now with the recent pandemic, I’ve been trying to create cheap, delicious eats made with easily attainable items.
This recipe uses cream cheese, frozen raw dinner rolls, and everything bagel seasoning. I found my bag of 36 frozen dinner rolls for under $4, and for this recipe, I make 8 at a time. I use a #40 scoop for the cream cheese, or just cut the block into small squares, which is about 2 tablespoons per dough ball. Now, I know everyone likes their cream cheese to bagel ratio a little differently. If you’re someone who likes the cream cheese thinly spread on, feel free to use 1 tablespoon or 2 teaspoons for the filling. I personally like it thick, so this was the perfect amount for me.
After the frozen dinner rolls defrost for one hour, press them out into a circle on a sheet pan with nonstick cooking spray and scoop the filling inside. Dip your finger in water and wet the outside edges of the dough. Then fold up and pinch the edges together to completely close the seam. Flip the dough so that the pinched edges are flat down the pan.
If you’d like to bake them now, cover with plastic wrap sprayed with nonstick spray and let them rise for 30 minutes. After 30 minutes, preheat the oven according to the package instructions, although most are 350 degrees. Right before you bake, add everything bagel seasoning to a small bowl and dunk the tops of the dough balls in. If the seasoning isn’t sticking, you can brush water on top of the dough with your finger or a basting brush and then press them into the seasoning. Bake according to instructions, but mine typically bake in 12-15 minutes. If you’d like to make them the next day, return to the fridge covered in the saran wrap and remove 1 hour before baking to allow to come to room temperature.
This recipe has become a quarantine staple in my house, especially since there are so many other things you can make with the dinner rolls! If you don’t have everything bagel seasoning, you can make your own or top with whatever bagel topping you like! I’ve made these with sesame seeds, minced dried onions, or even left them plain! Can’t wait to hear what you think 🙂
Everything Bagel Buns
Ingredients
- 8 frozen raw dinner rolls These can be found in the frozen section, they must be raw dough! I use Rhodes frozen dinner rolls
- 8 tbsp plain cream cheese
- 3 tbsp water
- 3 tbsp everything bagel seasoning
Instructions
- Remove raw dinner rolls from the freezer and let defrost for 45-60 minutes. The rolls are ready once they are soft. Spray nonstick cooking spray on a sheet pan and space the dough out about 2 inches apart.
- Spray hands lightly with nonstick and press the dough into about 3 -inch circles. Using the small ice cream scoop, or simply cut the cream cheese into 8 cubes, place cream cheese into the center. Dip your finger into the water and wet the edges of the dough. Fold up each side to completely seal the dough (use extra water if necessary)
- If you plan to bake them up now, cover with saran wrap that you sprayed with nonstick cooking spray to make sure it doesn't stick to the dough. Let them rise for 30 minutes.If you're baking them up the next day, cover the rolls with saran wrap sprayed with nonstick cooking spray and return to the refrigerator. When you want to bake them, remove from the fridge and allow to come to room temp for 30 minutes. Then proceed to the next step!
- Preheat the oven according to the dinner roll bag, although most are 350°. Right before baking, add the everything bagel seasoning into a small bowl and dunk the tops of the rolls in. Space dough balls approximately 2 inches apart on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or sprayed with nonstick cooking spray. Bake according to the package, usually 12-15 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool for 10-15 minutes before eating, because the cream cheese can be really hot so you want them to cool for a bit! Enjoy!
Cheryl Batone
Was looking for a good bagel recipe and stumbled upon your site. These are sooooooo good! Thanks for sharing Emily!
Laura BT
These are UNREAL and a must-have for guests or a brunch! Literally, I’ve learned these are everyone’s favorite at a brunch. I love how easy these are to make. Most important thing is to let the dough rise enough and they come out perfect every time.
Emily
So happy you love them! 🙂
Claire gress
How long can they last in the fridge before baking? I want to make these but for one person I won’t eat them all in one morning
Molly
Can’t wait to try these! Question: if you are prepping in advance, any reason why you can also season them in advance so they’re totally ready to rise/bake with no extra steps?
Nicole
Could you have a dipping sauce with these? What do you think would pair well?
Diana
These are going on my must make list. I’m thinking I could also fill with a bit of marinara, a small, cooked meatball and some grated mozzarella, then serve marinara for dipping.
Emily
Ohhh yes love that idea!