Description
Cheesy Garlic Cruffins are a delicious cross between a muffin and a croissant, with layers of buttery, flaky pastry filled with savory, garlicky goodness and melted cheese. They’re the perfect side dish or snack for any meal, and their irresistible aroma and flavor will have everyone coming back for seconds! The best part? They’re easier to make than traditional croissants but still have that perfect flaky texture.
Ingredients
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For the Dough:
- 1 sheet puff pastry (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 cup grated mozzarella cheese (or cheese of your choice, like cheddar or Parmesan)
For the Garlic Butter:
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 2 teaspoons garlic, finely minced (or garlic powder, if preferred)
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
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Prepare the Garlic Butter:
- Mix the Garlic Butter:
In a small bowl, combine the softened butter, minced garlic, chopped parsley (optional), salt, and pepper. Stir until well-mixed and smooth. Set aside.
Prepare the Cruffin Dough:
- Preheat the Oven:
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a standard muffin tin or line it with paper muffin liners. - Prepare the Puff Pastry:
If using store-bought puff pastry, unroll it on a lightly floured surface. If it’s frozen, allow it to thaw first. Brush the puff pastry sheet lightly with melted butter. Sprinkle with garlic powder for an extra flavor boost. - Layer the Cheese and Garlic Butter:
Spread a thin layer of garlic butter across the entire sheet of pastry, leaving a small border around the edges. Sprinkle the grated mozzarella (or your choice of cheese) evenly over the buttered surface. - Form the Cruffins:
Carefully roll the pastry sheet into a log, starting from one edge, and tightly roll it up into a cylinder. Slice the rolled-up dough into 6-8 even pieces, depending on how large you want your cruffins.
Bake the Cruffins:
- Arrange the Cruffins:
Place each piece of dough vertically into the muffin tin, pressing it gently so the layers of the pastry stand up (creating a spiral effect). If you want even more cheese, feel free to add a bit more grated cheese on top of each cruffin before baking. - Bake:
Bake the cruffins in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown and puffed up. The cheese should be melted and bubbling inside the cruffins. - Cool:
Remove the cruffins from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes before serving.
Serve:
- Serve Warm:
Serve the cheesy garlic cruffins warm, either as a snack, appetizer, or side dish. They pair perfectly with soups, salads, or as an addition to a bread basket at dinner.
- Mix the Garlic Butter:
Notes
- Cheese Options: You can use any cheese that melts well, such as mozzarella, cheddar, Gruyère, or Parmesan. Mix different cheeses for a more complex flavor.
- Herb Variations: Feel free to add additional herbs like thyme, rosemary, or oregano to the garlic butter for extra flavor.
- Make-Ahead: You can assemble the cruffins ahead of time and store them in the fridge for up to a day before baking. Bake them fresh when you’re ready to serve!
- Puff Pastry: For a homemade puff pastry dough, you can use a basic puff pastry recipe or store-bought dough to save time.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18-20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cruffin
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg