Flaky, buttery, pull-apart rolls packed with garlic + cheese
These Cheesy Garlic Cruffins take everything you love about garlic bread and wrap it into a gorgeous, bakery-style pastry that’s shockingly easy to make. Using simple ingredients and store-bought dough, these flaky, buttery cruffins deliver layers of melty cheese and rich garlic flavor with minimal effort—perfect for brunch boards, holiday dinners, or quick comfort-food baking on a busy weeknight. They look impressive, taste incredible, and come together fast, making them a go-to savory treat everyone will rave about. Serve warm and watch them disappear!
⏱️ Time Breakdown
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 18–20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 6 cruffins
📝 Ingredients
- 1 can (8 oz) refrigerated crescent roll dough or puff pastry sheet
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella
- ½ cup shredded Parmesan
- Pinch of salt & pepper
- Optional: fresh parsley for topping
✨ Kitchen Tools You’ll Need
This recipe doesn’t require fancy gadgets, just a few reliable kitchen basics to keep everything simple and stress-free.
- Muffin tin
- Small mixing bowl
- Pastry brush
- Cutting board
- Sharp knife or pizza cutter
- Measuring spoons
- Oven mitts
Step-by-Step Beginner-Friendly Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a muffin tin.
- In a small bowl, mix melted butter, minced garlic, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Unroll the dough and press seams together to form a smooth rectangle.
- Brush the entire surface with the garlic butter mixture.
- Sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan evenly over the top. 🧀
- Roll the dough tightly from the long side into a log, then slice into 6 equal pieces.
- Place each piece cut-side up into a muffin cup.
- Bake 18–20 minutes, until flaky, golden, and the cheese is bubbling. 🔥
- Brush with a little extra garlic butter and top with fresh parsley. 😋✨
💡 Pro Tips
- Extra garlic flavor: Add roasted garlic paste to the butter mixture.
- Ultra flaky: If using puff pastry, keep it very cold before rolling.
- Storage: Keep leftovers in an airtight container for 2–3 days; reheat in the oven for best texture.
- Add heat: A pinch of red pepper flakes makes them irresistible.