5 Savory Snail Breakfast Bun Recipes

New variations

It's unlikely that anyone will remain indifferent to a plate of deliciously filled buns. You often expect to find cinnamon, sugar, and gooey cream. But here, everything is different. These buns are savory variations on classic pastries that will surprise and delight you at lunch or breakfast.

Cheese, Bacon, and Chive Buns

What brunch would be complete without bacon? These cheese buns can be baked a day ahead of time. Refrigerate them and reheat in the morning.

Recipe: Cheese, Bacon, and Chive Buns

Buns with sesame and poppy seed filling

This is a classic bagel in a bun shape. Filled with cream cheese and sprinkled with a seed mixture, they are great served with smoked salmon.

Recipe: Buns with sesame and poppy seed filling

Ham and cheese buns

These buns taste like the Alsatian specialty tarte flambée, as well as the sandwich many took to school in elementary school. Make them for brunch and save some for lunch. They can be reheated.

Recipe: Ham and cheese buns

Spinach and cheese buns

These soft, savory buns are similar in flavor to spanakopita, a popular Greek appetizer. They're filled with spinach and are filling enough for breakfast or as a side dish for lunch.

Recipe: Spinach and cheese buns

Buns with mushrooms

The rich mushroom flavor is achieved by frying the vegetables with shallots and herbs until they form a paste, known in France as "duxelles." This is one of those dishes that's perfect for a special occasion.

Recipe: Buns with mushrooms




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