Name: Cheesy Garlic Cruffin Appetizer Recipes
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 1 roll crescent roll dough; 1/4 cup salted butter, softened; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley; 1/3 cup shredded mozzarella cheese; 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese

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Let me tell you something. When I first pulled these cheesy garlic cruffins out of the oven, I almost cried. They’re golden, flaky, and bursting with buttery garlic goodness—and honestly, a little too easy to devour. Think croissant meets muffin meets garlic bread. Yeah, I know. I wasn’t ready either. This recipe belongs on your list of go-to appetizer recipes. It checks all the right boxes: comfort food vibes, cheesy pull-apart moments, and that baked-in garlic aroma that has neighbors knocking just to ‘check in.’ I love pairing it with cozy dishes like cheesy baked chicken or a garlic scapes pasta. And if you’ve got leftover garlic scapes (who doesn’t after a market haul?), this is one way to use them that’ll earn you applause. Best part? These little beauties don’t require a culinary degree. You roll, fill, bake, and try not to burn your fingers stealing one fresh out of the pan. Whether you’re planning a weekend dinner, searching for garlic scapes recipes, or just avoiding another boring side dish, this one hits the mark. It’s perfect before something like cheesy chicken casserole, or alongside white wine mussels. Trust me, it’s a win.

1) Key Takeaways
2) Easy Cheesy Garlic Cruffin Recipe
3) Ingredients for Cheesy Garlic Cruffin
4) How to Make Cheesy Garlic Cruffin
5) Tips for Making Cheesy Garlic Cruffin
6) Making Cheesy Garlic Cruffin Ahead of Time
7) Storing Leftover Cheesy Garlic Cruffin
8) Try these Appetizer recipes next!
9) Cheesy Garlic Cruffin
10) Nutrition

1) Key Takeaways

What’s a cruffin? It’s a glorious mash-up of croissant and muffin.
Easy to prep and ready in 30 minutes. Yes, really.
Flaky, buttery, and stuffed with cheese and garlic—can’t go wrong.
Pairs well with any dinner, especially ones with bold flavors.

2) Easy Cheesy Garlic Cruffin Recipe

You know when you find a recipe that makes people pause mid-bite and say, “Oh wow”? This is that recipe. These cheesy garlic cruffins belong to the elite tier of appetizer recipes. They’re warm, pull-apart, flaky goodness wrapped around a garlicky, cheesy center. And you won’t believe how simple they are to pull off.

In our house, these have taken the spot of garlic bread at family dinners. They steal the show every time. It’s something about the soft layers inside and the crispy outer edges that’s pure comfort. You’ll want to eat one before they even cool. I did. Twice.

If you’re like me and you keep garlic scapes from the farmer’s market hanging around, this is where they shine. This cheesy twist lands somewhere between cheesy baked chicken and garlic scapes recipes in terms of comfort food. It even works next to a plate of white wine mussels. Trust me, it all works.

3) Ingredients for Cheesy Garlic Cruffin

1 roll crescent roll dough
This is the base of your cruffin. It’s buttery, flaky, and cuts down the prep time like magic.

1/4 cup salted butter, softened
Spread this all over the dough so it melts into every fold during baking. It adds the richness you crave in appetizer recipes.

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
This adds that signature garlic flavor without being too sharp or overpowering.

1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
For a touch of green and subtle herby aroma. It’s small but mighty.

1/3 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Melty and stretchy. It gives that perfect cheesy pull when you break a cruffin in half.

1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
Salty and nutty, this gives depth and a golden top crust when it bakes.

4) How to Make Cheesy Garlic Cruffin

Step 1. Preheat your oven to 375°F and lightly grease a muffin tin. Don’t skip the greasing—it helps them pop out later.

Step 2. Unroll the crescent dough into a single large rectangle. Press the seams together so it stays intact while rolling.

Step 3. Spread the softened butter across the dough. Sprinkle the garlic powder and parsley evenly over the top.

Step 4. Add mozzarella first, then parmesan. Try not to overdo it unless you want a cheesy explosion. (No shame if you do.)

Step 5. Roll the dough up tightly from the long side into a log. Then slice that log into 6 equal pieces.

Step 6. Place each piece spiral-side up into your muffin tin. Pop it into the oven for about 18 to 20 minutes.

Step 7. Let them cool for a few minutes before serving. But hey, if one vanishes early, I won’t judge.

5) Tips for Making Cheesy Garlic Cruffin

Let’s talk shortcuts. Using crescent dough isn’t cheating—it’s smart. You save time and still get layers like a bakery cruffin.

Warm your butter just enough to spread easily. Cold butter won’t work here. And don’t melt it to liquid or you’ll end up with soggy bottoms. I learned that the hard way.

Use a serrated knife when slicing the dough log. It keeps the spiral intact. And don’t panic if they look a little uneven—mine always do, and they still taste incredible. Appetizer recipes don’t need to be perfect to be memorable.

6) Making Cheesy Garlic Cruffin Ahead of Time

I’ve prepped these the night before a dinner party, and they turn out just fine. Roll them, fill them, slice them—then stop right there. Cover the tin with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.

The next day, let them sit on the counter for 15 minutes while your oven preheats. Then bake as usual. That rest time helps them puff better in the oven.

Another trick? You can freeze the unbaked rolls. Wrap them individually, then bake straight from the freezer with 5 extra minutes added to your cook time. It’s one of the best-kept secrets among appetizer recipes fans like us.

7) Storing Leftover Cheesy Garlic Cruffin

Have leftovers? (Wow, restraint.) Store them in an airtight container. They’re good in the fridge for three days.

Reheat in the oven or air fryer at 300°F until warm and crisp again. The microwave works in a pinch, but you’ll lose some crunch. And that golden crust is half the joy.

If you want to get extra, brush the tops with garlic butter before reheating. It makes them taste like you just pulled them fresh from the oven.

8) Try these Appetizer recipes next!

9) Cheesy Garlic Cruffin