Description
Cheesy Garlic Cruffins are a delightful hybrid of croissants and muffins, filled with rich cheddar cheese and garlic herb butter. Perfectly golden and flaky on the outside, these easy-to-make cruffins are bursting with savory flavor, making an ideal snack or savory breakfast treat for cheese and garlic lovers.
Ingredients
Scale
Dough
- 3 tubes (8 ounces each) refrigerated crescent roll sheets
Garlic Herb Butter Filling
- ½ cup (1 stick / 113 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 tablespoon chives, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
Cheese
- 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
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly spray a standard 12-cup muffin tin with nonstick cooking spray and set aside to prepare for baking.
- Prepare the Dough: On a lightly floured surface, roll out each crescent roll dough tube into a 12×16-inch rectangle. If the dough is perforated, pinch the seams together to seal them, creating a smooth sheet.
- Make the Filling: In a medium bowl, combine the softened butter with finely chopped chives and minced garlic. Spread one-third of this garlic herb butter evenly over one sheet of prepared dough.
- Add the Cheese: Evenly sprinkle 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese over the buttered dough sheet to ensure a cheesy filling.
- Roll and Cut the Dough: Starting from the long edge, roll the dough tightly into a log shape. Cut this log in half, then cut each half lengthwise to create four equal dough sections.
- Shape the Cruffins: Position each dough section with the layered sides facing outward and roll each into a cinnamon roll shape, tucking the ends underneath to form cruffins. Place each shaped cruffin into the prepared muffin tin cups.
- Repeat with Remaining Dough: Repeat the spreading, cheese addition, rolling, and shaping steps with the remaining two sheets of dough, yielding a total of 12 cruffins.
- Bake the Cruffins: Bake the cruffins in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes until they achieve a golden brown color and flaky texture.
- Make the Garlic Butter: While cruffins bake, whisk together the melted butter, minced garlic, chopped chives, and kosher salt in a small bowl to prepare the finishing glaze.
- Finish the Cruffins: Once baked, immediately brush the warm cruffins generously with the garlic butter mixture for a shiny, flavorful finish. Serve warm for best taste.
Notes
- Ensure the crescent roll dough seams are sealed to prevent filling leaks during baking.
- Use mild cheddar cheese or substitute with other cheeses like Monterey Jack or mozzarella for variation.
- The garlic butter topping can be brushed on after baking for enhanced flavor and shine.
- Store leftover cruffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or freeze for longer storage.
- Reheat cruffins in a warm oven or toaster oven to restore flakiness before serving.
