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.
Ingredients
- 1 ⅔ cup frozen spinach thawed overnight in the fridge
- 6 oz cream cheese softened
- 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
- 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.
- In a medium bowl, mix together the spinach, cream cheese, mayo, mozzarella cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until combined.
- Use a serrated knife to slice open the croissants about ¾ of the way.
- 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.
- Then moving quickly, brush the honey across the tops of the croissants and sprinkle them with 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.