I’m willing to bet you’ve never had croissants like this before. Golden, flaky crispy crust stuffed with a smooth and creamy cheese filling with herbs and spices. This combination is one you never thought you would need in your life. Every bite of these cheesy garlic croissants transfers you to a place of pure bliss and satisfaction.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Irresistible Flavor Combination: The blend of creamy cheese, aromatic garlic, and fresh herbs creates a flavor profile that’s both comforting and sophisticated. The golden, flaky croissant adds the perfect crispy texture, making each bite a delightful experience.
Perfect for Any Occasion: Whether you’re hosting a brunch, looking for a unique appetizer, or simply craving a delicious snack, these cheesy garlic croissants are versatile enough to fit any occasion. They’re sure to impress guests and satisfy your own cravings.
Easy and Quick to Make: Despite their gourmet appearance and taste, these croissants are surprisingly easy to make. With simple ingredients and straightforward steps, you can whip up a batch in no time, making them perfect for busy lifestyles.
Crowd-Pleaser: Who can resist the combination of cheese and garlic? These croissants are a guaranteed hit with both kids and adults, making them a great addition to any meal or gathering.
Works with Store-Bought Croissants: You don’t need to make croissants from scratch to enjoy this recipe. Using store-bought croissants saves time and effort, allowing you to focus on the delicious filling and buttery topping.
Ingredients:
4-6 Croissants
Garlic Cream Cheese Filling:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 2 tbsp green onion, diced
- 1 tbsp parsley, chopped
- 1 tsp garlic, minced
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp sugar
Garlic Butter:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 tbsp parsley, chopped
- 1 tsp garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp salt
Garnish:
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
Instructions:
1. Prepare the Garlic Butter: To start, we’ll make the garlic butter that will add a rich, savory flavor to our croissants. In a small bowl, mix together the softened unsalted butter, chopped parsley, minced garlic, and salt. Stir until all the ingredients are well combined and set this mixture aside.
2. Make the Garlic Cream Cheese Filling: Next, let’s prepare the creamy, cheesy filling. In a medium bowl, add the softened cream cheese, shredded mozzarella, diced green onion, chopped parsley, minced garlic, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and sugar. Mix thoroughly until well combined. Once mixed, transfer the filling to a piping bag. TIP: No piping bag? No problem! Simply transfer the mixture to a ziplock plastic bag and cut the tip off one corner.
3. Prep the Croissants: Take your croissants and make 4-5 shallow cuts through each one, being careful not to cut all the way through. These cuts will hold the delicious filling.
4. Fill the Croissants: Using your piping bag (or ziplock bag), fill the cuts in each croissant with the garlic cream cheese filling. Be generous, as this filling is what makes these croissants irresistible.
5. Add the Garlic Butter: Brush the garlic butter generously over the top of each croissant. Sprinkle some grated parmesan cheese over the top to add a delightful cheesy crust.
6. Bake to Perfection: Place the filled and buttered croissants on the middle rack of a preheated oven at 350°F. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the filling is melted and the tops are golden brown.
7. Finish and Serve: Once baked, brush on the remaining garlic butter and sprinkle a bit more parmesan cheese for good measure. Serve these croissants warm and enjoy every bite of this cheesy, garlicky delight!
These Cheesy Garlic Croissants are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or even as a delicious snack. The combination of garlic, cheese, and buttery croissants is simply irresistible. Whether you’re making them for a special occasion or just because, they’re sure to bring a smile to anyone’s face. Give them a try and let yourself be whisked away to a place of pure culinary bliss!
Cheesy Garlic Croissants
Ingredients
- 4-6 croissants
Garlic Cream Cheese Filling
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
- 2 tbsp green onion diced
- 1 tbsp parsley chopped
- 1 tsp garlic minced
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 black pepper
- 1/4 tsp sugar
Garlic Butter
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 tbsp parsley chopped
- 1 tsp garlic minced
- 1/2 tsp salt
Garnish
- 1/4 parmesan cheese grated
Instructions
Garlic Butter
- Mix together the ingredients listed under “Garlic Butter “and set aside.
Garlic Cream Cheese Filling
- In a bowl add all the ingredients listed under “Garlic Cream Cheese 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 of one end.
Assemble
- Make 4-5 shallow cuts through each croissant making sure not to cut all the way through.
- Fill the cuts with the garlic cream cheese filling to the best of your ability.
- Brush on the garlic butter, sprinkle on some parmesan cheese and place on the middle rack of a preheated oven at 350F.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the filling is melted and the tops are golden brown.
- Once baked, topped with remaining garlic butter and some parmesan cheese.
- Serve while warm and enjoy!
