If there was such a thing as a “desert island” food, mine would be croissants. Sure, I know they can’t sustain you on a desert island, but at least I’d die happy. I have a self-inflicted rule that I never turn down a croissant. They are so versatile! You can eat them for breakfast, lunch or dinner. You can have them sweet or savory. They’re a gift to the culinary world (thank you, Austria). So if you find yourself with a bag of croissants from your local farmers’ market, or maybe you’re in the mood to bake from scratch, these recipes are sure to delight.
Julia Childs’s Croissant Recipe
If you’re going to try your hand at making croissants from scratch (which you should), there’s no question that you should start with Julia Childs’s recipe. I hope you’re not scared of butter!
Toasted Ham and Cheese Croissant Sandwiches
Fig jam, fancy cheese and microgreens kick this standard ham and cheese sandwich up about a thousand notches on the gourmet scale.
New England Bean & Bog Cassoulet
Get the recipe via Taste of Home
If French cooking and New England flavors had a baby, it would be this cassoulet.
Croissants 4 Ways
Get the recipe via Olive Magazine
Why choose just one way to eat croissants when you can choose four? Pack your pastries with ricotta and blueberry, gruyere and eggs, or Nutella and ice cream.
Smoked Salmon Egg Salad
Get the recipe via Taste of Home
Your meal prep game will never be the same with this easy and savory lunch recipe.
Raspberry Croissant French Toast Bake
Get the recipe via Damn Delicious
The beauty of this sweet breakfast treat is you can prep it the night before for a super easy morning delight.
Savory Croissant Casserole with Mushroom, Spinach and Cheese
Get the recipe via Pardon Your French
Do you find yourself with a bevy of leftover croissants? First of all, why didn’t you eat them? And second of all, no worries, because this dinner recipe calls for one- to three-day-old croissants as its base.
Eggs Benedict Bake with Bearnaise Sauce
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Croissants turn a traditional Eggs Benedict recipe into a light and fluffy breakfast that’s perfect for special occasions.
