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

1. Prepare the Garlic Butter – Mix melted butter with garlic and salt, then set it aside.
2. Make the Filling – Combine cream cheese, bacon, cheeses, jalapeños, shallots, chives, garlic, and seasonings in a bowl until smooth.
3. 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.
4. Brush and Bake – Generously brush the croissants with garlic butter and bake until golden brown and crispy.
5. 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!

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Bacon Jalapeño Croissants

Flaky croissants meet creamy, smoky, and spicy perfection in this indulgent recipe. Stuffed with a luscious blend of cream cheese, crispy bacon, gooey cheddar and mozzarella, and a kick of jalapeño, these croissants are pure comfort. Brushed with a garlicky butter glaze and baked until golden, they’re an effortless way to elevate any breakfast, brunch, or snack spread. Whether you’re serving them fresh out of the oven or savoring every last bite, these croissants deliver bold flavor in every layer.

Course Appetizer, Breakfast, Snack

Cuisine American

Keyword bacon, croissants, jalapeno, poppers

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Author kingcooks

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!