Cheesy Garlic Cruffin Recipe

Introduction

Cheesy Garlic Cruffins are a delightful fusion of croissant and muffin, filled with rich cheddar and a flavorful garlic herb butter. These golden, cheesy rolls are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a savory snack that’s sure to impress.

Ingredients

• 3 tubes (8 ounces each) refrigerated crescent roll sheets
• 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
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
• 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon chives, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt

Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F and lightly spray a standard 12-cup muffin tin with nonstick cooking spray. Set the tin aside.
2. Step 2: On a lightly floured surface, roll out each tube of dough into a 12×16-inch rectangle. For perforated crescent dough, pinch seams to seal.
3. Step 3: In a bowl, mix the softened butter with chives and minced garlic until combined.
4. Step 4: Spread about one-third of the butter mixture evenly over one sheet of dough. Sprinkle 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese on top.
5. Step 5: Starting from the long edge, roll the dough tightly into a log. Cut the log in half, then cut each half lengthwise to create four strips.
6. Step 6: Repeat the process with the remaining two sheets to yield 12 dough sections.
7. Step 7: Take one strip at a time, keeping the layered side facing out, and roll it up like a cinnamon roll, tucking the end underneath to secure.
8. Step 8: Place each rolled cruffin into the prepared muffin tin. Bake for 20-25 minutes until they turn golden brown.
9. Step 9: While baking, whisk melted butter, minced garlic, chives, and kosher salt together to make the garlic butter topping.
10. Step 10: As soon as the cruffins come out of the oven, brush them generously with the garlic butter mixture for a glossy, flavorful finish.

Tips & Variations

• Use sharp cheddar or a mix of cheeses like mozzarella and Parmesan for a different flavor profile.
• If you prefer, add cooked bacon bits or sautéed mushrooms to the filling for extra savoriness.
• Be sure to pinch the perforations in crescent dough to prevent butter and cheese from leaking out during baking.
• Brush the cruffins again with garlic butter halfway through baking for an extra buttery crust.

Storage

Store leftover cruffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for up to 4 days. Reheat in a 350°F oven for 5–7 minutes or in a microwave for 30 seconds to regain warmth and softness. For best texture, avoid reheating in the microwave for too long.

How to Serve

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use homemade croissant dough instead of crescent roll sheets?

Yes, homemade croissant dough will work beautifully and add an even flakier texture. Just make sure it’s properly chilled and rolled out to a similar size before filling.

Can these cruffins be frozen?

Absolutely! Freeze baked and cooled cruffins in a sealed container or bag for up to 1 month. Thaw at room temperature and warm in the oven before serving.

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Cheesy Garlic Cruffins are a delightful blend of flaky crescent dough, rich garlic butter, fresh chives, and melted mild cheddar cheese, baked to golden perfection. These savory, cheese-filled pastries combine the best elements of croissants and muffins, making a perfect appetizer, snack, or indulgent breakfast treat with a garlicky twist.

• Author: Maya
• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 25 minutes
• Total Time: 40 minutes
• Yield: 12 cruffins 1x
• Category: Breakfast, Snack, Appetizer
• Method: Baking
• Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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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

1. Prepare the oven and muffin tin: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly spray a standard 12-cup muffin tin with nonstick cooking spray to prevent sticking, then set it aside for later use.
2. Roll out the dough: On a lightly floured surface, roll each tube of crescent roll dough into a 12×16-inch rectangle. If using perforated crescent roll dough, pinch the seams firmly to seal so it doesn’t separate while baking.
3. Make the filling butter mixture: In a medium bowl, mix together softened butter, minced garlic, and finely chopped chives until well combined, creating a flavorful garlic herb butter.
4. Assemble the filled dough: Spread about one-third of the butter mixture evenly over one sheet of rolled-out dough. Then sprinkle 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the buttered dough.
5. Roll, slice, and cut the dough: Starting from the long edge, tightly roll the dough into a log shape. Cut this log in half creating two shorter logs, then slice each half lengthwise to make four sections total.
6. Repeat with remaining dough: Perform these steps for the remaining two sheets of dough, resulting in 12 total sections of dough filled with cheese and garlic butter.
7. Form cruffins: Working with one section at a time, place the layered side facing out and roll the dough tightly into a cinnamon roll shape, tucking in the end to secure it.
8. Arrange in muffin tin and bake: Place each rolled cruffin into the prepared muffin tin. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the cruffins turn golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
9. Prepare garlic butter topping: While the cruffins bake, whisk melted butter with minced garlic, chopped chives, and kosher salt in a small bowl.
10. Brush garlic butter on cruffins: As soon as the cruffins come out of the oven, generously brush the garlic butter mixture over the warm pastries to enhance their flavor and shine.

Notes

• For best results, use refrigerated crescent roll sheets and work quickly to prevent the dough from warming up too much.
• If using perforated dough sheets, ensure all seams are pinched tightly to prevent the cheese from leaking while baking.
• The garlic butter topping can be adjusted for more or less garlic and salt depending on your preference.
• Serve the cruffins warm for the richest flavor and melty cheese experience.
• These can be reheated in the oven at 325°F for 5-10 minutes to regain crispiness.

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