These Cheesy Bacon Mini Croissant Dogs are an easy crowd-pleasing appetizer packed with cheesy, smoky flavor.
Store bought mini croissants are slit open and stuffed with cocktail wieners and shredded cheddar cheese, then topped with more cheddar, crispy crumbled bacon, BBQ sauce and fresh chives before being baked until warm and melty.
Why This Recipe is a Winner!
- Uses simple store bought ingredients for minimal prep work
- Ready in under 30 minutes
- Perfect for game day, parties and holiday gatherings
- Great make-ahead party food option
- Easy to double for larger gatherings
Prep Time:
8 minutes
Cook Time:
20 minutes
Yield:
12 mini dogs
Ingredients You’ll Need
- 12 mini croissants
- 1 tablespoon butter, melted
- 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 12 cocktail wieners
- 2 tablespoons crumbled bacon
- 2 tablespoons BBQ sauce
- ¼ cup chopped chives
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Step by Step Instructions
STEP 1:
Slit a dozen store bough mini croissants down the middle.
STEP 2:
I brushed a baking dish with melted butter and then placed the croissants in a single layer in the dish.
STEP 3:
I stuffed some shredded cheddar cheese down into the slits of the croissants.
Then I placed one cocktail wiener into the slit of each croissant.
STEP 4:
I sprinkled more shredded cheddar on top followed by some crumbled bacon.
Then I drizzled on some BBQ sauce and sprinkled on some chopped chives.
STEP 5:
I placed the dish in the oven and baked the mini dogs until the cheese was fully melted and the croissants were nicely toasted.
Biting into one of these Cheesy Bacon Mini Croissant Dogs is the perfect mix of buttery, flaky croissant, gooey melted cheddar and smoky bacon wrapped around a juicy cocktail wiener.
The BBQ sauce adds a sweet and tangy finish while the chives bring a little freshness to every bite.
Served warm straight from the oven, they’re rich, cheesy, savory and impossible to stop eating, making them the kind of snack everyone keeps reaching back to the tray for until they’re completely gone.
If you are looking for a fun finger food recipe for your next gathering or even just a kid friendly dinner, then you need to try these Cheesy Bacon Mini Croissant Dogs!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Can I make these mini croissant dogs ahead of time?
- Yes! You can assemble the croissant dogs ahead of time and refrigerate them until you’re ready to bake. They’re perfect for prepping before parties or game day gatherings.
Can I use hot dogs instead of cocktail wieners?
- Yes. You can cut regular hot dogs into smaller pieces if you don’t have cocktail wieners on hand.
How should I store leftovers?
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
What’s the best way to reheat them?
- Reheat them in the oven or air fryer until warmed through so the croissants stay slightly crisp and the cheese gets melty again.
Cheesy Bacon Mini Croissant Dogs
These Cheesy Bacon Mini Croissant Dogs are an easy crowd-pleasing appetizer packed with cheesy, smoky flavor.
Store bought mini croissants are slit open and stuffed with cocktail wieners and shredded cheddar cheese, then topped with more cheddar, crispy crumbled bacon, BBQ sauce and fresh chives before being baked until warm and melty.
Ingredients
- 12 mini croissants
- 1 tablespoon butter, melted
- 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 12 cocktail wieners
- 2 tablespoons crumbled bacon
- 2 tablespoons BBQ sauce
- ¼ cup chopped chives
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375F.
- Slit all of the croissants down the middle of the top.
- Brush a 9 x 13 inch baking dish with the melted butter.
- Place the croissants in a single layer in the baking dish.
- Stuff 1 cup of the shredded cheese into the slits of the croissants.
- Place one cocktail wiener into the slit of each croissant.
- Sprinkle the remaining ½ cup of shredded cheese on top of the hot dogs.
- Sprinkle the crumbled bacon on top.
- Drizzle the BBQ sauce over the hot dogs.
- Sprinkle the chopped chives on top.
- Place the dish in the oven and bake for 20 minutes.
- Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 12 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 597Total Fat: 27gSaturated Fat: 15gUnsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 81mgSodium: 585mgCarbohydrates: 44gFiber: 2gSugar: 18gProtein: 14g
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