Mainstay Mince - Cheesy Beef and Tomato Croissants

A great supper dish for all the family using Mainstay Mince.

Prep Time: 10 mins

Cook Time: 5 minutes

Serves: 4 people

Ingredients

  • 225g mainstay mince (see mainstay mince recipe)
  • 12 baby plum or cherry tomatoes, halved
  • Pinch dried chilli flakes or 1 tablespoon sweet chilli sauce, optional
  • 100g sweet corn
  • 4 fresh all-butter croissants
  • 100g grated mozzarella or Cheddar cheese

  • To garnish:

  • Fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves

Method

  1. Preheat the oven to 200°C, 190°C Fan, Gas Mark 6.
  2. Place the mince in a large pan. Add the tomatoes, chilli flakes or sauce, if used and sweet corn. Heat gently for 3-4 minutes or until hot.
  3. Meanwhile, place each croissant on a chopping board and split down the centre of each. Transfer to a large baking sheet.
  4. Add 75g of the cheese to the mince sauce and divide the mixture evenly between each croissant.
  5. Sprinkle over the remaining cheese and bake for 5 minutes until hot and the cheese is melted.
  6. Serve immediately with a green salad.