Get ready to transform your ordinary appetizer game with a mind-blowing culinary creation that will make your taste buds dance! These Blue Cheese Banger Croissants are not just a recipe; they're a gourmet experience that combines the buttery, flaky perfection of croissants with the bold, intense flavors of blue cheese and savory sausage. Whether you're hosting a dinner party or looking for a show-stopping snack, these croissants will elevate your cooking from basic to brilliant in just 35 minutes!
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 20 mins
Total Time: 35 mins
Cuisine: French
Serves: 12 servings
Ingredients
- 1 package of croissant dough
- 4 oz blue cheese, crumbled
- 1 cup cooked sausage, crumbled
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
- Open the package of croissant dough and carefully unroll it on a clean, flat surface. Make sure to keep the dough in one piece as much as possible.
- Using your fingers or a fork, crumble the blue cheese into small pieces. In a mixing bowl, combine the crumbled blue cheese and the cooked sausage, mixing well to ensure even distribution.
- Take a piece of the croissant dough and separate it into a triangle shape. Place a generous spoonful of the blue cheese and sausage mixture at the wide end of the triangle.
- Starting from the wide end, roll the croissant dough tightly around the filling towards the pointed end, making sure to tuck in the filling as you go to prevent it from spilling out.
- Once rolled, place the croissant seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet. Repeat the process with the remaining pieces of croissant dough and filling until all are assembled.
- Using a pastry brush, apply the beaten egg over the tops of each croissant to give them a beautiful golden color when baked.
- Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for about 15-20 minutes, or until the croissants are puffed up and golden brown.
- Once baked, remove the croissants from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes on the baking sheet before transferring them to a wire rack.
- Serve the Blue Cheese Banger Croissants warm as a delicious appetizer or snack, and enjoy the rich flavors of the blue cheese and sausage!
Tips
- Choose a high-quality blue cheese with a strong flavor profile to maximize taste impact.
- Ensure your sausage is fully cooked and cooled before mixing with blue cheese to prevent soggy dough.
- Use cold egg wash for the best golden-brown finish on your croissants.
- Don't overfill the croissant triangles to prevent bursting during baking.
- Let the croissants rest for a few minutes after baking to allow the filling to set.
- For an extra flavor boost, consider adding fresh herbs like thyme or chives to the filling mixture.
- If the edges start browning too quickly, cover the croissants loosely with aluminum foil during baking.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 132kcal
Carbohydrates: g
Protein: g
Fat: g
Saturated Fat: g
Cholesterol: 31mg
