These Pimento Cheese Mini Croissants are the kind of easy appetizer that disappears almost as fast as you can pull them out of the oven.
Flaky store bought mini butter croissants are sliced open and generously stuffed with homemade pimento cheese before being baked until warm, melty and perfectly golden.
Why This Recipe is a Winner!
- Quick to prep and bake
- Perfect for parties, holidays and game day spreads
- Easy finger food guests can grab and go
- Bakes up golden and crispy on the outside while staying gooey inside
- A fun twist on classic pimento cheese sandwiches
- Easy to double or triple for a crowd
Prep Time:
15 minutes
Cook Time:
15 minutes
Yield:
12 mini croissants
Ingredients You’ll Need
- 4 oz softened cream cheese cut into cubes
- ¼ cup mayo
- 1 ½ cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- ½ cup diced pimentos, drained
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 12 mini croissants
- 1 tablespoon melted butter
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Step by Step Instructions
STEP 1:
I droped 4 oz of softened and cubed cream cheese into a mixing bowl.
I also added some mayo to the bowl.
STEP 2:
I added some shredded cheddar and diced pimentos to the bowl.
I also added garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, salt and black pepper to the bowl.
STEP 3:
I stirred all of the ingredients together until well combined.
STEP 4:
I brushed a 9 x 13 inch baking dish with melted butter.
STEP 5:
I sliced open 12 mini croissants.
I stuffed the croissants with the pimento cheese mixture and placed them in a single layer in the buttered baking dish.
STEP 6:
I baked the croissants until the filling was nicely melted and the croissants were toasted.
Fresh out of the oven, these Pimento Cheese Mini Croissants are warm, buttery and packed with gooey cheesy goodness in every bite.
The flaky croissants crisp up perfectly around the edges while the homemade pimento cheese turns rich, creamy and melty inside.
Every bite has the perfect mix of sharp cheddar flavour, buttery pastry and soft, warm filling that makes it impossible to stop at just one.
Whether you’re serving them for a party, brunch or late night snack, these little croissant sandwiches are guaranteed to disappear fast.
If you are looking for a fun way to serve up classic pimento cheese, then you need to try these Pimento Cheese Mini Croissants!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Can I make these ahead of time?
- Yes! You can assemble the croissants a few hours ahead of time and keep them covered in the refrigerator until ready to bake.
Can I use store bought pimento cheese?
- Absolutely. Homemade pimento cheese adds extra flavour, but store bought works great for a quicker option.
Can I serve these cold?
- You can, but they are best served warm after baking when the cheese is melty and the croissants are crisp around the edges.
Pimento Cheese Mini Croissants
These Pimento Cheese Mini Croissants are the ultimate easy party appetizer for holidays, game day spreads, brunch tables and casual entertaining.
Mini butter croissants are sliced open and stuffed with creamy homemade pimento cheese made with sharp cheddar, mayo, cream cheese and diced pimentos, then baked until warm, melty and golden brown.
Ingredients
- 4 oz softened cream cheese cut into cubes
- ¼ cup mayo
- 1 ½ cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- ½ cup diced pimentos, drained
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 12 mini croissants
- 1 tablespoon melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375F.
- Drop the cream cheese, mayo, shredded cheddar, diced pimentos, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, salt and pepper into a mixing bowl.
- Stir until all of the ingredients are well combined.
- Brush a 9 x13 inch baking dish with the melted butter.
- Slice open each of the croissants down the middle of the top.
- Spoon the pimento cheese mixture into the slits of the croissants.
- Place the stuffed croissants in a single layer in the buttered baking dish.
- Place the dish in the oven and bake for 15 minutes.
- Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 12 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 484Total Fat: 33gSaturated Fat: 17gUnsaturated Fat: 16gCholesterol: 89mgSodium: 628mgCarbohydrates: 33gFiber: 2gSugar: 8gProtein: 14g
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