Bacon Jalapeño Croissants
Flaky, buttery croissants stuffed with a rich, creamy filling loaded with crispy bacon, gooey cheese, and a kick of jalapeño, all brushed with garlicky butter and baked until golden brown. These croissants are pure indulgence, perfect for brunch, game days, or anytime you need a crave-worthy bite.
Why You’re Going to Love This Recipe
- Savory, cheesy, and slightly spicy – The perfect balance of rich flavors and textures.
- Quick and easy – Minimal prep with simple ingredients that come together effortlessly.
- Great for any occasion – Whether it’s a weekend brunch or a party appetizer, these croissants always impress.
- Customizable – Adjust the spice level, switch up the cheeses, or add your own twist to the filling.
Ingredients You’ll Need
For the Filling: A creamy mixture of softened cream cheese, crispy bacon, shredded cheddar and mozzarella, diced jalapeños, minced shallots, chives, and garlic, seasoned to perfection.
For the Garlic Butter: Melted butter infused with garlic and a touch of salt for brushing over the croissants.
For the Garnish: Fresh chives add a pop of color and an extra layer of flavor.
How to Make Bacon Jalapeño Croissants
- Prepare the Garlic Butter – Mix melted butter with garlic and salt, then set it aside.
- Make the Filling – Combine cream cheese, bacon, cheeses, jalapeños, shallots, chives, garlic, and seasonings in a bowl until smooth.
- Fill the Croissants – Cut shallow slits in each croissant, being careful not to slice all the way through. Pipe or spoon the filling into each opening.
- Brush and Bake – Generously brush the croissants with garlic butter and bake until golden brown and crispy.
- Finish and Serve – Once baked, brush with more garlic butter, sprinkle with chives, and enjoy warm.
Storage & Reheating Tips
- To store: Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge.
- To reheat: Warm in the oven for a few minutes to restore their crispiness.
- Freezing option: Assemble and freeze unbaked croissants, then bake straight from frozen, adding a few extra minutes.
More Irresistible Recipes to Try
If you love these Bacon Jalapeño Croissants, try these next:
- Cheddar Bay Biscuit Seafood Pot Pie – A creamy seafood filling wrapped in buttery biscuit goodness.
- Salmon Stuffed Croissants – Flaky croissants filled with a luscious smoked salmon mixture.
- Chinese Takeout Wings – Crispy, flavorful wings with a restaurant-style glaze.
These croissants are guaranteed to be a hit—crispy, cheesy, and packed with flavor. Let me know if you make them!
Bacon Jalapeño Croissants
Ingredients
- 4-6 croissants
Bacon Jalapeño Filling
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 1/2 cup bacon cooked and chopped
- 1/2 cup mild cheddar cheese shredded
- 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
- 2 tbsps jalapeño peppers diced
- 1 tbsp shallot minced
- 1 tbsp chives minced
- 1 tsp garlic minced
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp sugar
Garlic Butter
- 5 tbsp unsalted butter melted
- 1 tsp garlic minced
- 1/4 tsp salt
Garnish
- Chives minced
Instructions
Garlic Butter
- Mix together the ingredients listed under “Garlic Butter “and set aside.
Bacon Jalapeño Filling
- In a bowl add all the ingredients listed under “Bacon Jalapeño Filling” and mix thoroughly until well combined.
- Once thoroughly mixed, transfer to a pipping bag and set aside.
- TIP: no pipping bag no problem! Just simply transfer to a ziplock plastic bag and cut the tip off of one end.
- Make 4-5 shallow cuts through each croissant making sure not to cut all the way through.
- Fill the openings in the croissants with the bacon jalapeño filling to the best of your ability.
- Brush on the garlic butter and transfer the stuffed croissants to a parchment lined baking sheet. Place on the middle rack of a preheated oven at 350F.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the tops are golden brown.
- Once baked, topped with remaining garlic butter and chives.
- Serve while warm and enjoy!
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