CHEESY GARLIC CRUFFIN
Cheesy Garlic Cruffins are a delightful fusion of croissants and muffins! Buttery, flaky layers are filled with garlic butter and melty cheese, baked to golden perfection. These savory cruffins make the perfect side dish or snack!
Ingredients
- 1 can 8 oz refrigerated crescent roll dough
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley for garnish, optional
Instructions
Step No.1: Preheat Oven and Prep Muffin Tin
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 6-cup muffin tin or line with parchment.
Step No.2: Prepare Garlic Butter
- In a small bowl, mix melted butter, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper.
Step No.3: Roll Out Dough
- Unroll the crescent roll dough onto a floured surface. Pinch any seams together to form a rectangle.
Step No.4: Add Cheese and Garlic Butter
- Brush the dough with garlic butter, then evenly sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan cheese over the top.
Step No.5: Roll and Slice
- Roll the dough tightly from the long side into a log. Slice into 6 equal pieces.
Step No.6: Bake
- Place each roll cut side up into the muffin tin. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until golden brown and puffed up.
Step No.7: Garnish and Serve
- Remove from oven, sprinkle with fresh parsley, and serve warm!
Notes
- Dough Choice: Crescent roll dough is easiest, but puff pastry works for extra flakiness.
- Extra Buttery: Brush more garlic butter on top after baking for extra flavor.
- Cheese Variations: Swap mozzarella for cheddar, gouda, or Swiss.
- Spicy Cheesy Cruffins: Add red pepper flakes to the garlic butter.
- Herb & Garlic Cruffins: Mix in chopped fresh basil or rosemary.
- Bacon Cheesy Cruffins: Sprinkle crispy bacon bits over the cheese before rolling.
- Stuffed Cruffins: Place a small cube of cream cheese in the center before rolling.