Dessert

Cheese Garlic Muffins Recipe

ByOlivia Monroe December 12, 2025December 12, 2025

Introduction

Cheese Garlic Muffins are a quick and delicious snack perfect for any occasion. With their cheesy, garlicky flavor and soft texture, they are sure to please both kids and adults alike.

A woman's hand is holding a golden-brown muffin with a rough textured top sprinkled with chopped green herbs. The muffin is being dipped into a small bowl of creamy white sauce speckled with green herbs. Several more muffins with a similar look, having a browned crust and green herb garnish on top, are placed on a wooden board around the bowl. The scene is set against a white marbled texture surface. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

2 cans (16 oz each) refrigerated biscuit dough (8 biscuits per can)
1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
½ cup cheddar cheese, shredded
½ cup Parmesan, grated
½ cup unsalted butter, melted
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp Italian seasoning
½ tsp garlic powder
¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Quarter the biscuits and grease a muffin tin to prevent sticking.
Step 2: In a small bowl, combine the melted butter, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and red pepper flakes if using. Stir well to make the garlic butter mixture.
Step 3: Toss the biscuit pieces and all the shredded cheeses in the garlic butter mixture until everything is evenly coated.
Step 4: Spoon the dough and cheese mixture into the prepared muffin cups, pressing lightly to fill each cup evenly. Sprinkle a little extra cheese on top of each muffin.
Step 5: Bake in the preheated oven for 18 to 20 minutes, or until the muffins are golden brown and cooked through. Remove from oven and let cool slightly before garnishing with fresh chopped parsley.

Tips & Variations

For an extra savory touch, add cooked bacon bits or chopped green onions to the cheese mixture.
Try swapping mozzarella with pepper jack cheese for a spicy kick.
If you prefer softer muffins, cover them with foil halfway through baking to prevent over-browning.

Storage

Store any leftover muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days, or refrigerate for up to 4 days. To reheat, warm them in a 350°F oven for 5–7 minutes or microwave briefly until heated through.

How to Serve

A woman's hand is holding a golden-brown baked muffin with a rough, textured top sprinkled with chopped green herbs. The muffin’s base is crispy and darker in color. The muffin is dipped halfway into a creamy white sauce flecked with small green herb pieces, held in a white bowl beside other similar muffins. The muffins sit on a light brown wooden board with some chopped green herbs scattered on it, all placed on a white marbled surface. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I make these muffins ahead of time?

Yes, you can prepare the garlic butter-coated dough and cheese mixture in advance and refrigerate it for a few hours before baking. Just bring it to room temperature before placing it in the muffin tin.

Can I use homemade biscuit dough instead of canned?

Absolutely! Feel free to use your favorite homemade biscuit dough recipe. The key is to cut the dough into quarter-sized pieces so they fit well into the muffin tin and bake evenly.