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.
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!