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Cheesy Garlic Cruffins (Savory, Flaky, and Irresistible!)

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These Cheesy Garlic Cruffins are a savory twist on the classic croissant-muffin hybrid! Flaky crescent roll dough is layered with a flavorful garlic-chive butter and plenty of cheddar cheese, then rolled up and baked until golden brown and oozing with cheesy goodness. I love how these cruffins are both easy to make and incredibly delicious. They're perfect for breakfast, brunch, a snack, or even as a side dish with dinner. Get ready for a treat that's both impressive and satisfying!

Why You'll Love These Cheesy Garlic Cruffins

  • Flaky and Buttery: The crescent roll dough bakes up into light, flaky, and buttery layers.
  • Cheesy and Garlicky: Packed with cheddar cheese and a flavorful garlic-chive butter, these cruffins are a cheese and garlic lover's dream.
  • Easy to Make: This recipe uses refrigerated crescent roll dough, making it a quick and easy treat to prepare.
  • Fun and Unique: The cruffin shape is a fun and unique twist on traditional rolls or muffins.
  • Versatile: Enjoy them for breakfast, brunch, a snack, or as a side dish.
Ingredients for Cheesy Garlic Cruffins, including crescent roll dough, cheese, and garlic.

Ingredients for Cheesy Garlic Cruffins

Here's what you'll need to make these savory treats. The full list with measurements is in the recipe card below.

Dough

  • Refrigerated crescent roll sheets (Dough)

Filling

  • Unsalted butter, softened (Fat)
  • Chives, finely chopped (Herb)
  • Garlic, minced (Aromatic)
  • Mild cheddar cheese, shredded (Dairy)

Garlic Butter

  • Unsalted butter, melted (Fat)
  • Garlic, minced (Aromatic)
  • Chives, finely chopped (Herb)
  • Kosher salt (Seasoning)

(Note: the full ingredients list, including measurements, is provided in the recipe card below.)

Variations

I love these Cheesy Garlic Cruffins as is, but here are a few ideas for variations:

  • Different Cheese: Use a blend of cheeses, such as mozzarella, provolone, or Monterey Jack.
  • Add Bacon: Stir in some cooked and crumbled bacon to the filling for extra flavor.
  • Make it Spicy: Add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the garlic butter.
  • Different Herbs: Use parsley, thyme, or rosemary instead of chives.
  • Everything Bagel Seasoning: Sprinkle some everything bagel seasoning over the top before baking.
Rolling up the dough for Cheesy Garlic Cruffins.

How to Make Cheesy Garlic Cruffins

Let me show you how to make these impressive and delicious Cheesy Garlic Cruffins:

Preheat Oven and Prepare Muffin Tin

  1. I preheat my oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. I lightly spray a standard 12-cup muffin tin with nonstick cooking spray. I set it aside.

Prepare Dough

  1. Working on a lightly floured work surface, I roll out each tube of crescent roll dough to a 12x16-inch rectangle. (I use crescent roll sheets; if using perforated crescent roll dough, I be sure to pinch the seams to seal.)

Make Filling

  1. In a medium bowl, I combine the softened butter, chives, and minced garlic.

Assemble Cruffins

  1. I spread about ⅓ of the butter mixture over the top of one sheet of dough.
  2. I sprinkle 1 cup of the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the butter mixture.
  3. Starting on the long end of the dough sheet, I tightly roll it up into a log.
  4. I cut the log in half, creating two shorter logs.
  5. I cut each of those shorter logs in half lengthwise, giving me four sections of dough.
  6. I repeat with the remaining two sheets of dough. I will have 12 sections of dough.
  7. Working one section of dough at a time with the layered side facing out, I roll it tightly into a cinnamon roll shape, tucking in the end piece of dough.
  8. I place it into the prepared muffin tin. I repeat with the remaining 11 sections.

Bake

  1. I bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.

Make Garlic Butter

  1. While the muffins are baking.
  2. In a small bowl.
  3. Whisk ingredients and set aside

Brush with Garlic Butter and Serve

  1. I brush the melted garlic butter topping over the warm rolls.
  2. Serve!

Tips and Tricks for the BEST Cruffins

Here are my secrets for making these cruffins truly exceptional:

  • Use Crescent Roll Sheets: Crescent roll sheets are easier to work with than perforated crescent roll dough, but if you use the perforated kind, be sure to pinch the seams together well.
  • Roll Tightly: Rolling the dough tightly helps to create the signature cruffin shape and prevents the filling from leaking out.
  • Don't Overbake: Bake the cruffins just until they're golden brown. Overbaking can make them dry.
  • Serve Warm: These cruffins are best served warm, when the cheese is melted and gooey.

How to Serve

These Cheesy Garlic Cruffins are perfect for:

  • Breakfast or Brunch: A delicious and savory addition to your breakfast or brunch menu.
  • Appetizers: A great appetizer for parties or gatherings.
  • Side Dish: Serve them alongside soup, salad, or your favorite main course.
  • Snacks: A satisfying and flavorful snack.
A close-up of a Cheesy Garlic Cruffin, showing the flaky layers and melted cheese.

Make Ahead and Storage

You can assemble the cruffins ahead of time and store them, covered, in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours before baking. Leftover baked cruffins can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently in the oven or microwave.

FAQs about Cheesy Garlic Cruffins

  • Can I use a different type of cheese?
    • Yes, you can use any type of cheese you like, such as mozzarella, provolone, or Monterey Jack.
  • Can I make these without the garlic?
    • Yes, you can omit the garlic if you prefer.
  • Can I freeze these cruffins?
    • Yes, you can.

Enjoy these savory, cheesy, and incredibly delicious Cheesy Garlic Cruffins! They're a fun and flavorful twist on classic rolls that's sure to impress.

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A close-up of a Cheesy Garlic Cruffin, showing the flaky layers and melted cheese.

Cheesy Garlic Cruffins

  • Author: Caoimhe Byrne
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 12 1x
  • Category: Appetizer, Side Dish, Bread
  • Cuisine: American
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Description

These Cheesy Garlic Cruffins are a savory and delicious twist on traditional muffins. Crescent roll dough is layered with a flavorful garlic-chive butter and cheddar cheese, then rolled and baked until golden brown. A final brush of garlic butter adds extra richness and flavor.

Ingredients

Scale

For the Dough:

  • 3 (8-ounce) tubes refrigerated crescent roll sheets

For the Filling:

  • ½ cup (1 stick / 113g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon fresh chives, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
  • 3 cups (339g) shredded mild cheddar cheese, divided

For the Garlic Butter Topping:

  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh chives, finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt

Instructions

  • Preheat Oven and Prepare Muffin Tin: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly spray a standard 12-cup muffin tin with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside.

  • Prepare Crescent Dough: Lightly flour a clean work surface. Unroll one tube of crescent roll dough. If using crescent roll sheets, simply unroll. If using perforated crescent roll dough, unroll it and firmly pinch the seams together to create a solid sheet. Gently stretch or roll the dough into a 12x16-inch rectangle.

  • Make Filling: In a medium bowl, combine the softened butter, 1 tablespoon of chopped chives, and 1 tablespoon of minced garlic. Mix well until smooth and creamy.

  • Assemble Cruffins (First Sheet):

    • Spread about ⅓ of the butter mixture evenly over the prepared dough rectangle.
    • Sprinkle 1 cup of the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the butter mixture.
    • Starting at one of the long ends, tightly roll the dough up into a log.
    • Cut the log in half crosswise, creating two shorter logs.
    • Cut each of those shorter logs in half lengthwise, exposing the layered filling. You should now have four sections of dough from the first sheet.

  • Shape Cruffins: Working with one section of dough at a time, hold it with the layered, cut side facing up. Tightly roll it up into a cinnamon roll shape, tucking the end piece of dough underneath to secure it.

  • Place in Muffin Tin: Place the shaped cruffin into a prepared muffin cup.

  • Repeat with Remaining Dough: Repeat steps 4-6 with the remaining two tubes of crescent roll dough, using the remaining butter mixture and cheese. You should have a total of 12 cruffins.

  • Bake: Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the cruffins are golden brown and cooked through.

  • Make Garlic Butter Topping: While the cruffins are baking, prepare the garlic butter topping. In a small bowl, whisk together the melted butter, 1 teaspoon of minced garlic, 1 teaspoon of chopped chives, and kosher salt.

  • Brush with Topping: As soon as the cruffins come out of the oven, brush the tops generously with the prepared garlic butter topping.

  • Cool and Serve: Let the cruffins cool slightly in the muffin tin before serving.

Notes

  • Crescent Roll Dough: Use crescent roll sheets if possible, as they are easier to work with. If you only have perforated crescent roll dough, be sure to pinch the seams together very well.
  • Butter: Make sure the butter for the filling is softened to room temperature for easy mixing.
  • Cheese: Mild cheddar cheese is used in this recipe, but you can substitute other cheeses, such as sharp cheddar, Monterey Jack, or a blend.
  • Garlic and Chives: Fresh garlic and chives are recommended for the best flavor.
  • Storage: Left over cruffins can be kept for 2-3 days.

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