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    Home » 30 Minute Meals

    Spinach and Cheese Croissants

    By Robyn | Published: Oct 2, 2019 | Modified: Mar 5, 2022

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    spinach and cheese savoury croissants on cooling rack

    Easy to make and on the table in under 15 minutes, these delicious spinach and cheese croissants are a family favourite, for lunch or light dinner. These tuna melt croissants have been such a hit on the blog, I thought I’d post another savoury croissant recipe.

    side view of cheese croissant with spinach in foreground
    Jump to:
    • Why we love this recipe
    • Ingredients notes and substitutions
    • FAQ
    • My recipe tips
    • What Can I serve with Spinach and Cheese croissants?
    • More easy lunch ideas
    • Spinach and Cheese Croissants

    Why we love this recipe

    • Quick and easy – mix the cheese and spinach filling, stuff it into croissants and bake.
    • A delicious alternative to sandwiches for lunch.
    • Loved by toddlers and kids (and adults too!).
    • A great recipe for picky eaters. Mini Jones isn’t too keen on spinach to be honest, but he is more than happy to eat it when it is mixed with grated cheese and egg in these croissants!
    • Easy vegetarian recipe.
    • This recipe is great for a simple lunch and also makes a delicious brunch too.

    Ingredients notes and substitutions

    • Croissants – I have made these savoury croissants with both regular size croissants and mini croissants.
    • Cheese – I use grated cheddar cheese or tasty cheese. It is best if you grate the cheese yourself rather than using ready grated cheese.
    • Spinach – fresh baby spinach.
    • Egg – a beaten egg helps keep the ingredients together.

    overhead shot of two croissants on cooling rack on white background, a third in bottom right corner

    FAQ

    Can I freeze croissants

    You can freeze unfilled croissants for up to 2 months. Defrost in the fridge overnight and reheat in a low oven.

    Can I make these filled cheese croissants ahead?

    You can make the filling and keep, covered in the fridge for up to 24 hours. I would recommend baking the croissants just before serving, as they will start to lose their crispness after a while.

    My recipe tips

    • Make sure the oven is heated before you place the filled croissants in to cook.
    • Budget idea: When I see croissants on offer or reduced at the supermarket, I freeze them then defrost overnight to make savoury croissants.

    What Can I serve with Spinach and Cheese croissants?

    • A simple salad such as this carrot and feta salad, or pear and parmesan salad, or coleslaw.
    • A bowl of soup. My son’s favourite carrot red lentil soup is always popular, as is this very easy roast pumpkin soup
    side view of croissant filled with spinach and cheese on cooling rack

    More easy lunch ideas

    These recipes are all toddler/kid approved

    • Avocado Egg Sandwich
    • Vegetarian Sausage Rolls with Leek & Ricotta
    • Cheese Welsh Cakes
    • Samosa Pinwheels

    Spinach and Cheese Croissants

    Author: Robyn

    Easy to make and on the table in under 15 minutes, these delicious spinach and cheese croissants are a family favourite, for lunch or light dinner. 
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 10 mins
    Course Lunch
    Cuisine Modern english/modern australian
    Servings 4 people
    Calories 351 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 egg beaten
    • 100g (1c) grated cheddar cheese
    • 50g (a handful) baby spinach finely shredded
    • 8 small croissants or 4 regular size croissants

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat the oven to 190˚C/370˚F.
    • Slice the croissants lengthways down the middle.
    • Mix the beaten egg with cheese and spinach, then spoon into the croissants.
    • Bake for 10 minutes, until golden.

    Notes

    Croissants – I have made these savoury croissants with both regular size croissants and mini croissants.
    Cheese – I use grated cheddar cheese or tasty cheese. It is best if you grate the cheese yourself rather than using ready grated cheese.
    Spinach – fresh baby spinach.
    Egg – a beaten egg helps keep the ingredients together.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 2gCalories: 351kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 13gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 105mgSodium: 447mgPotassium: 177mgFiber: 2gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 1906IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 220mgIron: 2mg
    Keyword kids lunch recipe, quick lunch idea, savoury croissants, vegetarian croissants

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    Comments

    1. Katerina says

      November 23, 2019 at 9:37 pm

      This looks great – I’ve never seen anything like it! Thanks for the inspiration, perfect for a Sunday brunch I think!

      Reply
      • Robyn says

        November 24, 2019 at 6:00 pm

        Thanks Katerina! They would make an awesome Sunday brunch! 🙂

        Reply
    2. Alexandra @ It's Not Complicated Recipes says

      October 03, 2019 at 12:28 am

      Delicious idea! I love spinach, but have never thought to add it to a croissant! Yum!

      Reply
      • Robyn says

        October 03, 2019 at 8:43 am

        It is such a good way of sneaking veggies into a dish 😉

        Reply

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    Hi! I'm Robyn, a toddler mum with a passion for all things food! Having moved internationally 7 times in the past 12 years I have developed a love of making international recipes into family friendly ones you can make in your own home, with local ingredients; wherever you live!

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