Description
Indulgent garlic cruffins combine flaky croissant layers with cheesy, aromatic goodness. Crisp exterior and gooey center promise a delightful culinary experience you’ll savor with each irresistible bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 tubes (8 ounces / 226 grams each) refrigerated crescent roll sheets
- 3 cups (339 grams) mild cheddar cheese, shredded
Cheese and Filling Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (1 stick / 113 grams) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 tablespoon chives, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
Topping Ingredients:
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon chives, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and prepare a 12-cup muffin tin with nonstick spray. On a floured surface, carefully stretch each crescent roll sheet to a smooth 12×16-inch rectangle, sealing any perforations.
- Create a savory filling by blending softened butter with finely chopped chives and minced garlic until thoroughly incorporated. Evenly distribute the butter mixture across the dough sheet, followed by a generous sprinkle of cheddar cheese.
- Tightly roll the dough from the long edge into a compact log. Divide the log in half, then carefully slice each section lengthwise to create four distinct sections. Repeat this process for all remaining dough sheets.
- Position each dough section with its layered side outward, gently rolling into a circular shape reminiscent of a cinnamon roll. Carefully tuck the ends underneath to create a neat, compact form.
- Arrange the shaped cruffins in the prepared muffin tin, ensuring even spacing. Bake for 20-25 minutes until they transform into a golden, puffy masterpiece with crisp edges.
- While baking, whisk together melted butter, additional minced garlic, fresh chives, and a pinch of salt to create a fragrant topping. Immediately after removing from the oven, generously brush the warm cruffins with the garlic butter mixture.
- Serve immediately to maximize the delightful combination of crispy exterior and soft, cheesy interior. Best enjoyed warm for optimal flavor and texture.
Notes
- Swap crescent roll dough with puff pastry or homemade dough for a more authentic texture and richer flavor profile.
- Experiment with different cheese combinations like gruyère, parmesan, or blue cheese to create unique flavor variations.
- For gluten-free options, use gluten-free crescent roll dough or almond flour-based pastry sheets to accommodate dietary restrictions.
- Add crispy bacon bits or herbs like rosemary and thyme into the filling for extra depth and complexity in the cruffins’ taste.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 235 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 241 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 0.3 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg