Cheddar Cheese Croissants
Flaky croissants with a savory cheddar cheese filling, perfect for breakfast or a snack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 8-12 croissants 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
- 4 ounces cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 large egg, beaten
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Unroll the puff pastry on a lightly floured surface.
- Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over one half of the pastry.
- Fold the other half of the pastry over the cheese, pressing gently to seal.
- Cut the pastry into triangles or rectangles, about 2 inches wide at the base.
- Roll each triangle from the wide end to the point to form a croissant shape.
- Place the croissants on the prepared baking sheet.
- Brush the tops of the croissants with the beaten egg.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown and puffed.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of black pepper or herbs to the cheese.
- These croissants are best served warm.
- Store leftover croissants in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 croissant
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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