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Nashville hot mozzarella croissants

Mozzarella Filled Nashville Hot Croissants

If you love flaky croissants, gooey mozzarella sticks, and the fiery kick of Nashville hot chicken, then these Nashville hot croissants are going to blow your mind. This recipe takes buttery croissant dough, wraps it around melty mozzarella, and coats the golden-baked pastries in a sweet and spicy Nashville hot glaze. Finished with a cooling ranch dip, these croissants are the perfect balance of crispy, cheesy, spicy, and sweet—making them ideal for brunch or an indulgent snack.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, French
Servings 6
Calories 380 kcal

Equipment

  • Baking tray
  • mixing bowls

Ingredients
  

  • 340 g croissant dough 6-8 triangles
  • Block of mozzarella cheese 100g, 6-8 thick rectangular slices
  • 1 egg beaten
  • 60 g butter
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 tablespoon sriracha
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Ranch and chopped parsley for serving

Instructions
 

  • Cut your mozzarella block into six equal rectangular chunks. Lay out a croissant dough triangle on a clean surface and place a piece of mozzarella at the base of the triangle. Roll the dough over the mozzarella, pinching the edges after the first fold to fully enclose the cheese. Continue rolling into a classic croissant shape, tucking in the sides slightly. Brush with beaten egg wash to create a perfectly golden crust.
    340 g croissant dough, Block of mozzarella cheese, 1 egg
  • Place the croissants on a lined baking tray and bake at 200°C (400°F) for about 12 minutes, or until puffed and beautifully golden.
  • While the croissants bake, prepare the glaze. In a small saucepan over low heat add in brown sugar, honey, sriracha, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, and garlic powder. Stir until well combined and the butter is melted, then transfer to a bowl.
    60 g butter, 1 tbsp brown sugar, 1 tbsp honey, 1 tbsp sriracha, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp cayenne pepper, 1 tsp garlic powder
  • Once baked, brush each croissant generously with the Nashville hot glaze, ensuring they’re coated in that fiery, buttery goodness.
  • Sprinkle with chopped parsley and serve with a side of ranch for dipping.
    Ranch and chopped parsley

Notes

To prevent cheese from leaking out, pinch the edges tightly before rolling. A small egg wash seal before baking helps keep all the melty goodness inside.

Nutrition

Calories: 380kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 9gFat: 24g
Keyword chilis, croissant dough, croissants, easy croissants, mozzarella croissants, mozzarella sticks, nashville hot honey, nashville hot sauce
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