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Sweet & Savory Bacon Blue Cheese Croissant

A flaky croissant filled with crispy bacon, melted blue cheese, and a touch of honey for the perfect sweet-savory balance.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Servings: 4 croissants
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 340

Ingredients
  

Croissant Filling
  • 4 butter croissants large
  • 6 slices bacon thick-cut
  • 0.75 cup blue cheese crumbled
  • 3 tbsp honey
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter softened
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp fresh thyme or chives optional garnish

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Skillet
  • Knife
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Cook bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy. Drain and crumble.
  3. Slice croissants horizontally, keeping one side intact.
  4. Spread softened butter lightly inside each croissant.
  5. Fill with blue cheese and crumbled bacon.
  6. Drizzle honey evenly over the filling.
  7. Bake for 10–12 minutes until cheese is melted and croissants are warm.
  8. Finish with black pepper and herbs. Serve warm.

Notes

Use high-quality all-butter croissants for best results. Avoid overfilling.