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    Cambrea Bakes » Recipes » Breakfast & Brunch Recipes

    Cheesy Everything Spinach Croissants

    Published: April 6, 2023 Modified: Apr 6, 2023 by Cambrea Gordon. This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Rich, buttery, flaky, and stuffed with cheese, these everything bagel spinach croissants taste just like they came from your favorite bakery! With just 5 ingredients and 20 minutes, they are the perfect quick and easy breakfast or brunch idea.

    spinach croissant cut in half to show the cheese and spinach filling.

    While working as a pastry chef, I used to make spinach-stuffed croissants every day so I knew they needed to make it onto Cambrea Bakes!

    These cheesy spinach croissants are made with buttery store-bought croissants, filled with creamy spinach and cheese filling, and covered with everything but the bagel seasoning. They are a delicious and easy breakfast idea, like my onion biscuits!

    If you have more time to prepare, spinach artichoke stuffed pretzels are the way to go!

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    • why you'll love this recipe
    • ingredient notes & substitutions
    • how to make spinach-filled croissants
    • expert baking tips
    • storage & reheating
    • faqs
    • more breakfast recipes you'll love!
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    spinach croissants with everything bagel seasoning.

    why you'll love this recipe

    • Cheese croissants: These croissants are stuffed with gooey melted cheese!
    • Spinach dip: The filling tastes just like spinach dip!
    • Perfect for any occasion: This is a great recipe to serve during the holiday season or every day for breakfast and brunch. You can easily cut them in half to serve a crowd and double the recipe for more people.

    ingredient notes & substitutions

    Find the full ingredient measurements and instructions in the recipe card below!

    ingredients needed to make spinach croissants in bowls with labels.

    Croissants: Costco is the best place to get croissants from, especially if you plan on doubling the recipe to feed a crowd! Try and pick a box that looks lightly golden so that they have time to be baked before getting too dark.

    Frozen spinach: Frozen spinach is quick and easy to find! If you prefer to use fresh spinach, cook it first, then let it cool before using.

    Mozzarella cheese: Do not use pre-shredded cheese or it will not melt properly in the oven. Buy a block of cheese and shred it yourself for the best results. You can also use a mix of half mozzarella and half parmesan cheese.

    Cream cheese: Make sure it is softened before using or there will be chunks of cream cheese in the filling.

    how to make spinach-filled croissants

    Before you start, line a baking sheet with parchment paper and preheat the oven to 375 F.

    creamy spinach filling in a mixing bowl.

    STEP ONE: Make the cheesy spinach filling. In a large bowl, combine the spinach, shredded mozzarella cheese, mayonnaise, cream cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.

    hands holding a croissant that is cut almost open.

    STEP TWO: Cut the croissants. Use a serrated knife to slice open the croissants almost fully open but not all the way! Just enough to stuff them. Place them on the prepared baking sheet.

    croissants with cheese and spinach filling on a baking sheet.

    STEP THREE: Stuff the croissants. Distribute the filling among all eight croissants. Use a spatula to spread the filling evenly across the croissant.

    spinach croissants with everything bagel seasoning sprinkled on top.

    STEP FOUR: Top with seasoning & bake! Use a pastry brush to brush the honey on top of the croissants. Then sprinkle with Everything Bagel Seasoning. Bake in the preheated oven for 8-12 minutes, or until the tops are a deep golden brown and the cheese filling is hot and melty. Serve immediately!

    baked croissant with cheese and spinach filling.

    expert baking tips

    • Use a kitchen scale. Baking with a scale is much more accurate than cup measurements. To convert this recipe, click the "metric" button next to the ingredients title on the recipe card. If you do not have a scale, use a spoon to fluff the flour first, then spoon it into your measuring cup.
    • Make it for breakfast. Fry up a few large eggs and add them to the croissants after baking!
    • Use all butter croissants for the best flavor. Some store-bought croissants don't use butter or only half, I highly recommend not using them. They don't have that bakery flavor and with few ingredients, you definitely taste the difference.

    storage & reheating

    Because the filling contains cream cheese and mayo, I recommend storing any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge. They will stay fresh for 1-2 days.

    Although they are best served the day of, you can easily reheat the leftovers. Place them on an unlined sheet pan and heat them in a 350 F oven for 5-6 minutes or until warmed through.

    faqs

    Can spinach croissants be refrigerated?

    Yes! In fact, I highly recommend storing them in the fridge because of the filling.

    Can I use gluten-free croissants?

    Definitely! Any kind of croissant will work.

    Can I use a different kind of cheese?

    To make them extra cheesy, I recommend leaving in at least half of the mozzarella. For the other half, try feta cheese, parmesan cheese, or a combination of all three!

    What kind of croissants do you recommend for this recipe?

    I tested a lot of storebought croissants and the best ones were from Costco. Their croissants are made with all butter so they have the best flavor and taste just as good as the ones I used to make in bakeries!

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    If you tried this or any other recipe on my website, please let me know how it went in the comments below, I love hearing from you! Also, please leave a star rating while you're there! You can also tag me on Instagram or Facebook so I can check it out!

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    Cheesy Everything Spinach Croissants

    Rich, buttery, flaky, and stuffed with cheese, these everything bagel spinach croissants taste just like they came from your favorite bakery! With just 5 ingredients and 20 minutes, they are the perfect quick and easy breakfast or brunch idea.
    Servings 8 croissants
    Prep 10 minutes mins
    Cook 8 minutes mins
    Total 18 minutes mins
    Course : Breakfast, brunch
    Cuisine : American
    Author : Cambrea Gordon
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    Ingredients 
     

    • 1 â…” cup frozen spinach thawed overnight in the fridge
    • 6 oz cream cheese softened
    • â…“ cup mayonnaise
    • 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
    • ¾ teaspoon onion powder
    • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
    • ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
    • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
    • 8 butter croissants
    • 1 tablespoon honey
    • 1 tablespoon + 2 tsp everything but the bagel seasoning

    Instructions

    • Preheat the oven to 375 F/190 C and line two large baking sheets with parchment paper.
    • Squeeze the spinach between a stack of paper towels to remove all of the liquid.
      1 â…” cup frozen spinach
    • In a medium bowl, mix together the spinach, cream cheese, mayo, mozzarella cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until combined.
      6 oz cream cheese, ⅓ cup mayonnaise, 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese, ¾ teaspoon onion powder, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon fine sea salt, ¼ teaspoon black pepper
    • Use a serrated knife to slice open the croissants about ¾ of the way.
      8 butter croissants
    • Use a spatula to fill the center of the croissants, evenly distributing the filling amongst all 8.
    • Warm the honey in the microwave so that it's nice and runny.
      1 tablespoon honey
    • Then moving quickly, brush the honey across the tops of the croissants and sprinkle them with everything but the bagel seasoning.
      1 tablespoon + 2 teaspoon everything but the bagel seasoning
    • Bake the croissants for 8-10 minutes or until the filling is melted and bubbly. Serve immediately and enjoy!

    Notes

    • Croissants: Costco is the best place to get croissants from, especially if you plan on doubling the recipe to feed a crowd! Try and pick a box that looks lightly golden so that they have time to be baked before getting too dark.
    • Frozen spinach: Frozen spinach is quick and easy to find! If you prefer to use fresh spinach, cook it first, then let it cool before using.
    • Mozzarella cheese: Do not use pre-shredded cheese or it will not melt properly in the oven. Buy a block of cheese and shred it yourself for the best results. You can also use a mix of half mozzarella and half parmesan cheese.
    • Cream cheese: Make sure it is softened before using or there will be chunks of cream cheese in the filling.
    • Because the filling contains cream cheese and mayo, I recommend storing any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge. They will stay fresh for 1-2 days.
    • Although they are best served the day of, you can easily reheat the leftovers. Place them on an unlined sheet pan and heat them in a 350 F oven for 5-6 minutes or until warmed through.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1serving | Calories: 451kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 80mg | Sodium: 646mg | Potassium: 232mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 4669IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 192mg | Iron: 2mg

    The calorie information provided for the recipe is an estimate. The accuracy of the calories listed is not guaranteed.

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    1. Nicole says

      September 25, 2023 at 9:35 am

      5 stars
      This is our new "go-to" brunch recipe! I made croissants from scratch and then filled them and they were so delicious.

      Reply
    2. Sharon says

      April 25, 2023 at 8:30 am

      5 stars
      Very tasty. I don't care for everything bagel seasoning so I just brushed them with honey and baked them as is. I really enjoyed them.

      Reply
    3. Jan Robell says

      April 10, 2023 at 2:01 pm

      5 stars
      Talk about the easiest recipe I've ever made and sooo delicious! I made these for our Easter brunch and cut them in half so that everyone could have one. They disappeared in seconds and everyone was asking for the recipe!

      Reply
      • Cambrea Gordon says

        April 10, 2023 at 2:03 pm

        Yay! So happy to hear that Jan!

        Reply

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