Jalapeno Cheddar Stuffed Croissants

These cafe worthy jalapeno cheddar stuffed croissants are a great way to use up that box of croissants that have been sitting around. Loaded with an ooey, gooey, melty filling of roasted jalapeños and cheese, then generously slathered with herb and garlic ghee, this is the perfect accompaniment to your evening coffee. 

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Jalapeno Cheddar Stuffed Croissants

Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Yield: 6-8 servings

INGREDIENTS

• 6-8 large day old, store bought croissants

• 2 large jalapeños, deseeded and halved 

• 2 tbs + 1 tsp herb and garlic ghee (sub melted butter mixed with 1/2 tsp garlic powder)

• Salt and pepper to taste 

• 1 brick (250 g) cream cheese, softened 

• 1 tsp garlic powder 

• 1 tsp onion powder 

• Juice of 1/2 lime

• ¼ cup mixed fresh parsley, cilantro and chives (optional) 

• 2 cups grated cheddar cheese

• 1 tbs fresh parsley, minced 

• 1 tbs everything bagel seasoning 

DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat the oven to 450 F. Microwave the ghee for 20-30 seconds until completely melted, and rub 1 tsp on the insides and outsides of the jalapeño. Sprinkle with a pinch of salt, and roast for 12-15 minutes until the skin starts to blacken and char. Let cool. 

2. Reduce the oven temperature to 350 F. Add the roasted jalapeños to a  food processor with the cream cheese, lime juice, and garlic and onion powder. Process until the mixture is smooth and fluffy, and the jalapeños have been completely blended. Transfer to a mixing bowl and fold in the salt, pepper, cheddar cheese and mixed fresh herbs if using. Transfer the mixture to a piping bag or large ziploc bag. If using a ziploc bag, cut a large hole in one of the bottom corners. 

3. Cut a slit in the croissants lengthwise, being careful not to split the croissant in half. Pipe the jalapeño cheddar mixture evenly between the croissant. Mix the fresh parsley into the remaining 2 tbs of melted ghee, and brush generously on the tops of each croissant. Sprinkle with bagel seasoning, then bake for 12-15 mins, until the cheddar cheese has melted. Serve warm. 

Notes 

•  To do this without a food processor, do step 1, then finely mince the jalapeños and add them to a mixing bowl with the cream cheese, lime juice, garlic and onion powder, salt and pepper, cheddar cheese, and mixed fresh herbs (if using). Whisk well until the filling is smooth, fluffy, and combined. Continue the rest of the recipe as above.