Cheesy Everything Spinach Croissants Recipe
These Cheesy Everything Spinach Croissants are rich, buttery, and flaky pastries stuffed with a savory spinach and cheese filling. Perfect for a quick and delicious breakfast or brunch, they combine the flavors of creamy cream cheese, mozzarella, and a hint of everything bagel seasoning for an irresistible treat. Ready in just 18 minutes, these croissants bring a bakery-quality taste to your home kitchen.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Total Time: 18 minutes
- Yield: 8 croissants
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Spinach Filling
- 1 ⅔ cup frozen spinach, thawed overnight in the fridge (247 g)
- 6 oz cream cheese, softened (164 g)
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise (80 g)
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (132 g)
- 3/4 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp fine sea salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Croissants and Topping
- 8 butter croissants
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp + 2 tsp everything but the bagel seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line two large baking sheets with parchment paper to prepare for baking the croissants.
- Prepare Spinach: Remove excess liquid from the thawed spinach by squeezing it between a stack of paper towels. This ensures your filling is not watery and holds together well.
- Mix Filling: In a medium bowl, combine the drained spinach, softened cream cheese, mayonnaise, shredded mozzarella, onion powder, garlic powder, sea salt, and black pepper. Stir well until all ingredients are fully incorporated into a creamy filling.
- Slice Croissants: Using a serrated knife, carefully slice each croissant about three-quarters of the way open, creating a pocket for the filling without cutting all the way through.
- Fill Croissants: Evenly distribute the spinach and cheese mixture into the croissant pockets using a spatula to ensure every croissant is generously stuffed.
- Prepare Honey and Seasoning: Warm the honey in the microwave until it becomes runny for easy drizzling. Mix the honey with the everything but the bagel seasoning to create a flavorful glaze.
- Glaze Croissants: Brush or drizzle the honey and everything bagel seasoning mixture over the tops of the filled croissants to add a savory, slightly sweet finish.
- Bake: Place the filled and glazed croissants on the prepared baking sheets. Bake in the preheated oven for about 8 minutes, or until the croissants are golden brown and the cheese filling is heated through and melty.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly before serving warm for a delicious breakfast or brunch treat.
Notes
- Make sure to squeeze out all excess liquid from the thawed spinach to prevent soggy croissants.
- Butter croissants work best for a rich, flaky texture but you can experiment with other croissant types if desired.
- Adjust the amount of everything bagel seasoning to your taste preference for more or less crunch and flavor.
- These croissants are best enjoyed fresh but can be reheated in the oven to restore crispness.
- Substitute mayonnaise with Greek yogurt for a lighter filling option.
