Irresistible Cheesy Garlic Cruffins
Ingredients
- —Dough: 3 tubes refrigerated crescent roll sheets - the base of our cruffins adding texture and flavor.
- —Filling: ½ cup unsalted butter - provides richness and moisture; 1 tbsp chives - adds fresh (herbal notes; 1 tbsp minced garlic - for that essential savory punch; 3 cups mild cheddar cheese, shredded - for melty, gooey deliciousness.)
- —Garlic Butter: 3 tbsp melted butter - for brushing on top; 1 tsp garlic - to enhance the garlic flavor; 1 tsp chives - to add flavor and a pop of color; 1 tsp kosher salt - to elevate all the flavors.
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven: Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). Spray a 12-cup muffin tin with non-stick spray to prevent any sticking.
- 2
Prepare the crescent roll dough: Take each tube of crescent roll dough and roll it into a rectangle. Be sure to seal any seams if necessary to maintain the filling.
- 3
Mix the filling: In a bowl, combine ½ cup unsalted butter, 1 tbsp chives, and 1 tbsp minced garlic. Mix well until fully combined, then spread this filling generously over the rolled-out dough.
- 4
Add cheese: Top the spread with 3 cups of shredded mild cheddar cheese, ensuring an even layer across the dough.
- 5
Roll and shape: Carefully roll the dough into a tight log, then cut it into pieces about 1-2 inches thick. Twist each piece into cinnamon roll shapes and place them cut-side up in the prepared muffin tin.
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Bake: Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown and the cheese is bubbling.
- 7
Prepare garlic butter: While the cruffins bake, mix the garlic butter ingredients: 3 tbsp melted butter, 1 tsp garlic, 1 tsp chives, and 1 tsp kosher salt in a small bowl.
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Brush and serve: Once the cruffins are golden and baked through, remove them from the oven and brush generously with the garlic butter immediately. Serve warm and enjoy!