Pimento Cheese Croissant Recipe
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Ingredients
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For the Pimento Cheese Spread
For the Croissants
Method
Prepare the Pimento Cheese Spread
- 1
Combine Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, add the sharp cheddar cheese, cream cheese, mayonnaise, diced pimentos, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.
- 2
Mix Well
Using a hand mixer or a spatula, blend all the ingredients together until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Adjust seasoning with more salt and pepper if needed.
- 3
Chill
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the pimento cheese spread for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld.
Assemble the Croissants
- 4
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- 5
Prepare Croissants
Slice each croissant in half lengthwise, making sure not to cut all the way through.
- 6
Fill Croissants
Spread a generous amount of the chilled pimento cheese mixture inside each croissant half. Sprinkle chopped chives on top of the cheese spread.
- 7
Bake Croissants
Place the filled croissants on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the croissants are warm and slightly crispy.
- 8
Serve
Remove from the oven, let cool slightly, and serve warm as an appetizer or snack.
