Flaky, golden layers of crescent dough swirled with garlic butter and gooey cheese—these cruffins are the perfect mix of indulgent, savory, and ridiculously easy to make!
💬 Introduction: The Best of Both Worlds
If garlic bread and croissants had a lovechild, it would be these Cheesy Garlic Cruffins. Imagine pulling apart a warm, golden cruffin—steam rising, cheese stretching, and the scent of roasted garlic filling the air.
Perfect for brunches, dinner sides, or even game-day snacks, these cruffins look fancy but come together in under 30 minutes thanks to store-bought crescent dough. Minimal effort, maximum flavor!
🧂 Ingredients
- 1 can refrigerated crescent roll dough (8-count)
- ¼ cup salted butter, melted
- 2–3 garlic cloves, minced or grated
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella (or cheese blend)
- 2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (optional)
👩🍳 Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a standard 6-cup muffin tin or line with parchment paper.
- Make garlic butter: In a small bowl, mix melted butter and garlic. Set aside.
- Roll out dough: Unroll crescent dough and press seams together to form one large rectangle. You can also use crescent dough sheets for easier handling.
- Brush with garlic butter: Spread a generous layer over the entire surface of the dough.
- Sprinkle cheese: Evenly distribute mozzarella and Parmesan over the garlic butter.
- Roll and slice: Starting from the long side, roll the dough into a log. Slice the log in half lengthwise, exposing the layers, then roll each strip into a spiral (like a cinnamon roll), cheesy side out.
- Place in muffin tin: Carefully set each spiral into a muffin cup, cut side up.
- Bake for 16–18 minutes or until puffed and golden.
- Garnish and serve: Brush with leftover garlic butter and sprinkle with parsley if using. Serve warm!
🧁 Recipe Card
Cheesy Garlic Cruffins
| Ingredients | |
|---|---|
| Crescent roll dough (1 can) | 8-count or sheet |
| Salted butter, melted | ¼ cup |
| Garlic, minced | 2–3 cloves |
| Shredded mozzarella | 1 cup |
| Grated Parmesan | 2 tbsp |
| Fresh parsley (optional) | 1 tbsp chopped |
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C); grease muffin tin.
- Mix melted butter with garlic.
- Roll out dough and press seams to seal.
- Spread garlic butter, then add cheeses.
- Roll into a log, slice lengthwise, then spiral into muffin cups.
- Bake 16–18 min or until golden.
- Brush with garlic butter and top with parsley.
⏱ Time & Yield
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 16–18 minutes
- Total Time: 26–28 minutes
- Yields: 6 cruffins
🔢 Nutrition Info (Per Cruffin – Approximate)
- Calories: 230
- Fat: 14g
- Carbs: 18g
- Protein: 7g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Sugar: 2g
🍽 Notes & Tips
- Cheese options: Try cheddar, gruyere, or pepper jack for a twist.
- Want it spicier? Add red pepper flakes to the garlic butter.
- Make it herby: Mix in dried oregano or basil with the butter.
- Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days. Reheat in oven or air fryer at 350°F for 4–5 min.
- Freezer-friendly: Assemble, freeze before baking. Bake from frozen at 350°F for 20–25 min.
📌 Serving Ideas
- Serve with marinara or ranch dip.
- Add to a charcuterie board or appetizer spread.
- Pair with soups like tomato basil or broccoli cheddar.