Cheesy Garlic Cruffins

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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

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a muffin tin.
  2. In a small bowl, mix melted butter, minced garlic, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
  3. Unroll the dough and press seams together to form a smooth rectangle.
  4. Brush the entire surface with the garlic butter mixture.
  5. Sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan evenly over the top. 🧀
  6. Roll the dough tightly from the long side into a log, then slice into 6 equal pieces.
  7. Place each piece cut-side up into a muffin cup.
  8. Bake 18–20 minutes, until flaky, golden, and the cheese is bubbling. 🔥
  9. 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.

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