Indulge in the perfect fusion of croissant and muffin with these cheesy garlic cruffins. These flaky, buttery treats are packed with a cheesy, garlicky filling and topped with a luscious garlic butter glaze. Whether served as a side dish, snack, or appetizer, these cruffins are sure to impress your family and guests. Quick and easy to prepare using crescent roll sheets, this recipe is a must-try for any cheese and garlic lover.
Ingredients
Dough:
- 3 tubes (8 ounces each) refrigerated crescent roll sheets
Filling:
- ½ cup (1 stick / 113 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 tablespoon chives, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
- 3 cups (339 g) mild cheddar cheese, shredded, divided
Garlic Butter:
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon chives, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Filling
- In a small bowl, mix softened butter, minced garlic, and chopped chives until well combined. Set aside.
Step 2: Roll Out the Dough
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a muffin tin.
- Unroll the crescent roll sheets and cut each sheet into equal rectangular strips.
Step 3: Assemble the Cruffins
- Spread the garlic butter mixture evenly over each dough strip.
- Sprinkle 2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese over the buttered dough strips, reserving 1 cup for topping.
- Roll each strip into a tight spiral and place the rolls upright into the muffin tin.
Step 4: Bake the Cruffins
- Bake for 15–18 minutes, or until the cruffins are golden brown and puffed.
- Remove from the oven and immediately sprinkle the reserved cheddar cheese over the hot cruffins to melt slightly.
Step 5: Make the Garlic Butter Topping
- In a small saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Stir in minced garlic, chopped chives, and kosher salt.
- Brush the garlic butter mixture over the warm cruffins for an extra layer of flavor.
Step 6: Serve
- Let the cruffins cool slightly in the tin, then transfer them to a serving plate.
- Serve warm and enjoy the cheesy, garlicky goodness.
Conclusion
Cheesy garlic cruffins combine the best of flaky pastry and cheesy garlic bread in one irresistible package. With their savory filling and buttery glaze, these cruffins are a surefire hit for gatherings, holidays, or simply as a decadent treat for yourself. Quick to make and absolutely delicious, this recipe is bound to become a favorite.
Cheesy Garlic Cruffins
Ingredients
Dough:
- 3 tubes 8 ounces each refrigerated crescent roll sheets
Filling:
- ½ cup 1 stick / 113 g unsalted butter, softened
- 1 tablespoon chives finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon garlic minced
- 3 cups 339 g mild cheddar cheese, shredded, divided
Garlic Butter:
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
- 1 teaspoon garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon chives finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Filling
- In a small bowl, mix softened butter, minced garlic, and chopped chives until well combined. Set aside.
Step 2: Roll Out the Dough
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a muffin tin.
- Unroll the crescent roll sheets and cut each sheet into equal rectangular strips.
Step 3: Assemble the Cruffins
- Spread the garlic butter mixture evenly over each dough strip.
- Sprinkle 2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese over the buttered dough strips, reserving 1 cup for topping.
- Roll each strip into a tight spiral and place the rolls upright into the muffin tin.
Step 4: Bake the Cruffins
- Bake for 15–18 minutes, or until the cruffins are golden brown and puffed.
- Remove from the oven and immediately sprinkle the reserved cheddar cheese over the hot cruffins to melt slightly.
Step 5: Make the Garlic Butter Topping
- In a small saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Stir in minced garlic, chopped chives, and kosher salt.
- Brush the garlic butter mixture over the warm cruffins for an extra layer of flavor.
Step 6: Serve
- Let the cruffins cool slightly in the tin, then transfer them to a serving plate.
- Serve warm and enjoy the cheesy, garlicky goodness.