Cheesy Garlic Cruffins – Plain Chicken

Cheesy Garlic Cruffins Recipe – Flaky, buttery, and loaded with cheese and tons of garlic flavor! Crescent rolls, garlic herb butter, mozzarella and parmesan cheese. Perfect as a side for pasta, soups, or holiday dinners like Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Easter. Easy to make and irresistibly delicious, they’re guaranteed to be a crowd favorite!

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Cheesy Garlic Rolls

Cheesy Garlic Cruffins are a heavenly combination of buttery, flaky layers and gooey, melty cheese with just the right hint of garlic and herbs. Each bite bursts with the comforting flavors of mozzarella and parmesan, perfectly balanced by the rich garlic butter spread that infuses every layer. Whether served alongside pasta, soup, or simply enjoyed on their own, these cruffins are pure, cheesy perfection!

How to Make Cheesy Garlic Cruffins

These dinner rolls are easy to make with only a few simple ingredients. Mix together softened butter, minced garlic, and garlic & herb seasoning in a small bowl. Set aside. Unroll three cans of crescent roll sheets on a lightly floured surface. Use a rolling pin to roll the dough into a 12×16-inch rectangle. Spread garlic butter mixture over each sheet of dough. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese and grated parmesan cheese over each dough sheet. 

Starting on the long end of the rectangle, tightly roll up into a log. Using a sharp knife, cut the log in half, making two 8-inch logs. Slice the shorter logs lengthwise to make 4 sections of dough. Repeat with the remaining dough sheets. You will have 12 equal strips of dough

Take one piece of dough with the layered side facing out and roll it tightly into a roll. Place the roll into a muffin pan that has been sprayed with nonstick cooking spray. Repeat with the remaining 11 sections of dough. 

Bake in a preheated oven until golden brown. Remove from the oven and immediately brush each muffin with melted butter and sprinkle with fresh parsley. Cool on a wire cooling rack.

Helpful Tips & Frequently Asked Questions

• I use crescent roll sheets. If you are using perforated crescent roll dough, make sure to pinch the seams to seal.
  • Can substitute pizza dough or puff pastry.
• You can use salted or unsalted butter.
• Can I Make Cruffins with Puff Pastry Sheets? Yes! You can substitute three sheets of puff pastry. Bake at 400ºF for about 25 minutes.
• Can I make Cruffins ahead of time? Yes. You can assemble the rolls and cover the muffin tin with plastic wrap. Chill in the refrigerator overnight. When ready to bake the next day, remove the muffin tin from the fridge 10 to 15 minutes before baking as directed.
• Can Cruffins be frozen? Yes. Bake the muffins and cool to room temperature. Transfer the rolls to a freezer bag and store in the freezer for up to 3 months. 
• Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days.

What to Serve with Garlic Cruffin Rolls

These garlic rolls are AMAZING! OMG! I could make a meal out of just these cheesy rolls. Cheesy garlic cruffins are incredibly versatile and pair wonderfully with a variety of dishes. 

• Serve them alongside a hearty bowl of soup, like tomato basil or creamy chicken, for a cozy and satisfying meal. 
• They’re also perfect as a side for pasta dishes, such as spaghetti, lasagna, or Alfredo, soaking up every bit of sauce with their flaky layers. 
• For a lighter option, pair them with a fresh green salad or roasted vegetables to balance their rich, cheesy goodness. 
• If you’re hosting a party, these cruffins make a fantastic addition to an appetizer spread, served with marinara or ranch dipping sauce for an extra burst of flavor.
• During Thanksgiving, Christmas, or Easter, these cruffins shine as a unique alternative to traditional rolls, complementing roasted turkey, glazed ham, or creamy casseroles.

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Cheesy Garlic Cruffins

Yield: 12 rolls

Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 23 minutes mins

Total Time 38 minutes mins

Cheesy Garlic Cruffins Recipe – Flaky, buttery, and loaded with cheese and tons of garlic flavor! Crescent rolls, garlic herb butter, mozzarella and parmesan cheese. Perfect as a side for pasta, soups, or holiday dinners like Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Easter. Easy to make and irresistibly delicious, they’re guaranteed to be a crowd favorite!

• Preheat oven to 350ºF. Spray a muffin pan with cooking spray and set aside.

• Mix together softened butter, minced garlic, and garlic & herb seasoning in a small bowl. Set aside. 

• Unroll crescent roll sheets. Use a rolling pin to roll each can of dough into a 12×16-inch rectangle.

• Spread garlic butter mixture over each sheet of dough. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese and grated parmesan cheese over each dough sheet.

• Starting on the long end of the rectangle, tightly roll it up into a long. Using a sharp knife, cut the log in half, making two 8-inch logs. Slice the short logs lengthwise to make 4 sections of dough. Repeat with the remaining dough sheets. You will have 12 equal strips of dough

• Take one piece of dough with the layered side facing out and roll it tightly into a roll. Place the roll into a muffin pan that has been sprayed with nonstick cooking spray. Repeat with the remaining 11 sections of dough.

• Bake for 22 to 25 minutes, until golden brown.

• Cool on a wire cooling rack.

• I use crescent roll sheets. If you are using perforated crescent roll dough, make sure to pinch the seams to seal.
  • Can substitute pizza dough or puff pastry.
• You can use salted or unsalted butter.
• Can I Make Cruffins with Puff Pastry Sheets? Yes! You can substitute three sheets of puff pastry. Bake at 400ºF for about 25 minutes.
• Can I make Cruffins ahead of time? Yes. You can assemble the rolls and cover the muffin tin with plastic wrap. Chill in the refrigerator overnight. When ready to bake the next day, remove the muffin tin from the fridge 10 to 15 minutes before baking as directed.
• Can Cruffins be frozen? Yes. Bake the muffins and cool to room temperature. Transfer the rolls to a freezer bag and store in the freezer for up to 3 months. 
• Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days.

Steph