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This easy filled cheese and tomato croissant crabs recipe makes super fun party food for kids this summer and they are great for lunch boxes too
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Cheese & Tomato Croissant Crabs

Turn these quick and easy cheese & tomato filled croissants into fun crabs for a cute beach or ocean themed party food idea for kids!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
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Total Time15 minutes
Course: Party Food
Cuisine: French, Vegetarian
Servings: 6 people
Author: Grace Hall

Ingredients

  • 6 croissants
  • 3 cheddar cheese slices
  • 2 large tomatoes
  • googly eye bento picks

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 180°C/350°F/Gas Mark 4.
  • Split the croissants and place the bottom halves, cut side up, on a baking tray or sheet.
  • Cut the cheddar cheese slices into quarters, then place two quarter slices on each croissant half.
  • Slice the tomatoes and place one slice on top of the cheese on each croissant.
  • Pop the croissant tops back on.
  • Bake in the oven for 5-10 minutes until the cheese is melted and the croissants crisp.
  • Serve warm, or leave to cool for later.
  • Just before serving, add the googly eye picks to turn your filled croissants into crabs.

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Notes

Feeding a crowd? Just double or triple the recipe quantities!