Description
Flaky, buttery, and bursting with melted cheese and roasted garlic, these Cheesy Garlic Cruffins are a savory twist on the classic croissant–muffin hybrid. Perfect for brunch, dinner sides, or just a cozy weekend treat.
Ingredients
- All-Purpose Flour: 3 cups – forms the structure of the dough.
- Instant Yeast: 2 teaspoons – helps the dough rise.
- Sugar: 1 tablespoon – balances the savory flavor.
- Salt: 1 teaspoon – enhances all flavors.
- Butter (cold and cubed): 1/2 cup – adds rich, flaky texture.
- Warm Milk: 1 cup – softens the dough.
- Egg: 1 large – binds ingredients together.
- Garlic (minced): 4 cloves – infuses irresistible aroma.
- Mozzarella Cheese (shredded): 1 cup – melts beautifully.
- Parmesan Cheese (grated): 1/4 cup – adds nutty depth.
- Fresh Parsley (chopped): 1 tablespoon – adds freshness.
- Butter (melted): 2 tablespoons – for brushing after baking.
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 12-cup muffin tin.
- Combine Ingredients: Mix flour, yeast, sugar, and salt. Add warm milk and egg. Cut in cold butter, then knead lightly.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Roll out the dough into a large rectangle, about 1/4 inch thick.
- Assemble the Dish: Spread minced garlic and sprinkle cheeses. Roll tightly into a log and cut into 12 pieces. Twist and place in muffin tin.
- Cook to Perfection: Bake for 20–25 minutes until golden brown.
- Finishing Touches: Brush with melted garlic butter and sprinkle parsley.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve warm and enjoy the cheesy, garlicky layers.
Notes
- Use cold butter for flakier layers.
- Brush with garlic butter right out of the oven for best flavor.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Bread, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Fusion, American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cruffin
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: cheesy garlic cruffin, savory pastry, easy brunch recipe, garlic bread rolls, croissant muffin