Cheesy Garlic Cruffin Recipe

Introduction

Cheesy Garlic Cruffins combine the flakiness of crescent rolls with rich garlic butter and melted cheddar cheese. These delightful savory pastries are perfect for breakfast, snacks, or a tasty appetizer.

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 the oven to 350°F. Lightly spray a standard 12-cup muffin tin with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.
2. Step 2: On a lightly floured surface, roll each tube of crescent roll dough into a 12×16-inch rectangle. If using perforated dough, pinch seams to seal.
3. Step 3: In a medium bowl, mix ½ cup softened butter, 1 tablespoon chives, and 1 tablespoon minced garlic to make the garlic butter.
4. Step 4: Spread about one-third of the garlic butter mixture evenly over one dough sheet. Sprinkle 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese evenly on top.
5. Step 5: Starting from the long edge, tightly roll the dough into a log. Cut the log in half, then cut each half lengthwise, resulting in four sections.
6. Step 6: Repeat steps 4 and 5 with the remaining two dough sheets, ending with 12 sections total.
7. Step 7: Roll each section into a cinnamon roll shape with the layered side facing outward, tucking in the end to secure the shape.
8. Step 8: Place each rolled cruffin into the prepared muffin tin cups.
9. Step 9: Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
10. Step 10: While baking, prepare the topping butter by whisking together 3 tablespoons melted butter, 1 teaspoon minced garlic, 1 teaspoon chopped chives, and 1 teaspoon kosher salt.
11. Step 11: Remove cruffins from oven and brush the garlic butter mixture generously over the warm rolls.

Tips & Variations

• For extra flavor, add a sprinkle of red pepper flakes to the garlic butter.
• Swap mild cheddar for sharp cheddar or a cheese blend to suit your taste.
• Use fresh herbs like parsley or thyme if chives are unavailable.
• Ensure the dough seams are well sealed to prevent cheese from leaking during baking.

Storage

Store leftover cruffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days. For longer storage, refrigerate for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 1 month. Reheat in a 350°F oven for 5-10 minutes to restore crispness.

How to Serve

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I make these cruffins ahead of time?

Yes, you can assemble the cruffins and refrigerate them covered for up to 4 hours before baking. This helps save time without sacrificing freshness.

What if I don’t have crescent roll dough?

Puff pastry can be a good substitute, though the texture will be slightly different. Just be sure to adjust baking time as needed and seal layers well.

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Cheesy Garlic Cruffins are a delightful fusion of croissant and muffin, featuring layers of buttery crescent dough filled with sharp cheddar cheese and infused with garlic and chives. Perfect as a savory breakfast treat or a flavorful snack, these cruffins are baked to golden perfection and finished with a garlic-chive butter glaze for an irresistible taste and aroma.

• Author: mia
• Prep Time: 20 minutes
• Cook Time: 25 minutes
• Total Time: 45 minutes
• Yield: 12 cruffins 1x
• Category: Breakfast, Snack
• Method: Baking
• Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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Dough and Filling

• 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

Garlic Butter Topping

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

Instructions

1. 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 to prevent sticking, and set it aside.
2. Roll out dough: On a lightly floured surface, roll out each tube of crescent roll dough into a 12×16-inch rectangle. If using perforated crescent dough, pinch the seams to seal them.
3. Make garlic butter for filling: In a medium bowl, combine ½ cup softened butter, 1 tablespoon finely chopped chives, and 1 tablespoon minced garlic. Mix until blended.
4. Spread butter mixture on dough: Evenly spread about one-third of the butter mixture over the top of one sheet of dough.
5. Sprinkle cheddar cheese: Evenly sprinkle 1 cup of shredded mild cheddar cheese over the buttered dough.
6. Roll the dough: Starting at the long edge of the dough sheet, roll it tightly into a log.
7. Cut logs: Cut the log in half, then cut each half lengthwise into two sections, giving you four sections of dough.
8. Repeat for remaining dough sheets: Repeat the layering, rolling, and cutting process for the other two dough sheets, yielding 12 sections total.
9. Shape into cruffins: Take each dough section, with the layered side facing outward, and roll it tightly into a cinnamon-roll shape, tucking in the end piece to secure.
10. Place cruffins into muffin tin: Place each rolled cruffin into the prepared muffin tin cups.
11. Bake: Bake the cruffins in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until they are golden brown and cooked through.
12. Prepare garlic butter topping: While the cruffins bake, whisk together 3 tablespoons melted butter, 1 teaspoon minced garlic, 1 teaspoon finely chopped chives, and 1 teaspoon kosher salt in a small bowl.
13. Brush garlic butter over warm cruffins: Once baked, immediately brush the garlic butter mixture generously over the warm cruffins for a flavorful finish.

Notes

• For best results, use refrigerated crescent roll dough that is not overly cold or frozen; allowing it to come slightly to room temperature makes rolling easier.
• If using perforated crescent dough, be sure to pinch seams firmly to prevent the cheese from leaking during baking.
• You can substitute mild cheddar with sharp cheddar or a cheese blend for a different flavor profile.
• Serve warm for maximum flavor and gooey texture inside.
• These cruffins can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days; reheat gently before serving.

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