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Cheesy Garlic Cruffin Recipe

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Cheesy Garlic Cruffins are delightful, flaky pastries made from crescent roll dough filled with melted cheddar cheese and infused with garlic and chives. These savory treats are baked to golden perfection and finished with a flavorful garlic butter glaze, making them perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a savory snack.

Ingredients

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Dough and Filling

  • 3 crescent roll sheets
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 1 tablespoon chives, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
  • 3 cups cheddar cheese, shredded (divided)

Garlic Butter Glaze

  • 3 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon chives, finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat and prepare muffin tin: Preheat your oven to 350°F and lightly spray a 12-cup muffin tin with nonstick spray to prevent sticking.
  2. Roll out dough: On a lightly floured surface, roll each crescent roll dough sheet into a 12×16 inch rectangle to create a uniform base for filling.
  3. Prepare butter mixture: In a small bowl, combine the softened butter, chopped chives, and minced garlic to create a flavorful spread.
  4. Spread butter mixture and add cheese: Spread one-third of the butter mixture evenly over one dough sheet, then sprinkle 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese evenly on top.
  5. Form dough logs and cut: Roll the dough tightly from the long edge into a log. Cut the log in half, then slice each half lengthwise to create four dough sections, each with the cheesy filling exposed.
  6. Repeat for remaining sheets: Repeat the spreading, cheese sprinkling, rolling, and cutting process with the remaining two crescent sheets, ending with 12 dough sections in total.
  7. Shape cruffins: Twist each dough section into a spiral with the cut sides facing outward, then place each twisted piece into the prepared muffin tin cups for baking.
  8. Bake: Bake the cruffins in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until they turn golden brown and the cheese is melted.
  9. Prepare garlic butter glaze: While the cruffins bake, melt the remaining butter and stir in garlic, chives, and kosher salt to make a savory garlic butter.
  10. Brush and serve: Once baked, remove the cruffins from the oven and brush them generously with the garlic butter glaze. Serve warm for best flavor and texture.

Notes

  • Ensure the crescent roll dough is fully thawed for easier rolling and shaping.
  • Use sharp cheddar cheese for a pronounced cheesy flavor or substitute with your favorite cheese blend.
  • Be careful not to overfill as the cheese may leak while baking.
  • Serve immediately after brushing with garlic butter for a warm, delicious experience.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container and reheat in the oven for best texture.

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