Description
Cheesy garlic cruffins blend croissant magic with muffin charm from French bakery traditions. Flaky layers of buttery dough embrace rich garlic and melted cheese, promising delightful bites you cannot resist.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 crescent roll sheets
- 3 cups cheddar cheese, shredded (divided)
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon chives, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon chives, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
Finishing Ingredients:
- 3 tablespoons butter, melted
Instructions
- Prepare the oven at 350°F and lightly coat a 12-cup muffin tin with nonstick spray to ensure easy release.
- Gently stretch each crescent roll dough on a flour-dusted surface into a rectangular sheet measuring approximately 12×16 inches.
- Combine softened butter with minced chives and garlic in a small mixing bowl, creating a fragrant herb-infused spread.
- Generously apply one-third of the butter mixture across the surface of the first dough sheet, ensuring even coverage.
- Distribute shredded cheddar cheese uniformly over the buttered dough, creating a rich and flavorful base.
- Carefully roll the dough from the long edge into a compact log, then slice it in half and further divide each section lengthwise to create four distinct dough pieces.
- Replicate the process with remaining dough sheets, ultimately producing 12 individual dough sections.
- Transform each dough section by twisting it into a spiral formation, positioning cut sides outward, and nestling each piece into the prepared muffin tin.
- Bake the cruffins for 20-25 minutes until they achieve a golden-brown exterior with crispy edges.
- During baking, prepare a garlic butter by melting remaining butter and incorporating minced garlic, chopped chives, and kosher salt.
- Once baked, liberally brush the warm cruffins with the aromatic garlic butter and serve immediately for maximum flavor and texture.
Notes
- Select high-quality cheddar cheese for maximum flavor and melting potential.
- Ensure butter is softened at room temperature to spread evenly across dough.
- Use fresh chives and minced garlic for more vibrant, aromatic results.
- Twist dough sections gently to maintain delicate layers and prevent tearing.
- For gluten-free option, substitute crescent roll dough with gluten-free puff pastry.
- Experiment with different cheese varieties like Gruyère or sharp white cheddar.
- Allow cruffins to cool slightly before brushing with garlic butter to prevent soggy texture.
- Store leftovers in airtight container and reheat in oven to maintain crispy exterior.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 60mg