Fast Times: Sausage, Cheese, and Jalapeno Kolache from Christy's

Categories: Fast Times

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Photos by Christina Uticone
Instead of a pub crawl, how about a kolache crawl? You in?
I'm pretty much a kolache novice. Before my experience Sunday morning (after a crazy trip to cover/shop the Jason Wu for Target event) I had had exactly two kolaches: a pumpkin-filled one from Sinfull Bakery and a random kolache my husband bought me when I was drunk, the contents of which I can't even remember. Technically, I think this kolache might count as my first, and since I've driven by Christy's Donuts three times a week for two years without going in, this ended up being one cherry-popping Sunday morning.

I have to admit, I don't really know what I'm supposed to be looking for in a kolache--it seems like people have very specific ideas about what makes the perfect one, but everyone's ideas are different.

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More cheese, please.
The sausage, cheese, and jalapeno kolache seemed like the only good option to kick-start my brain after Battle Jason Wu. A friend had come along for the retail ride, and she snagged some donuts, so I also got to try a glazed donut hole. Note: I worked at Dunkin Donuts for years and generally hate donuts, but the Christy's glazed donut hole was delish--warm, yeasty, fluffy, with great caramelization on the donut. I will return for donuts!

As for my kolache, it was good but not mind-blowing and I have come to understand that there are mind-blowing kolaches to be had. I loved the sweet dough, and the spicy sausage and jalapeno, but there wasn't much cheese, so that was disappointing. I was so hungry I could have eaten four of these little guys, and at Christy's prices I could afford to -- a huge cinnamon twist and three kolaches (one for my husband, one for my friend) came to $5 and change. I can see how these little guys could become a morning staple, but I need more information on what to look for...and that's where you guys come in.

So Houston--where's a girl go to get the best kolache in town? I'm officially on the hunt.



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Location Info

Christy's Donuts

1103 W. Gray, Houston, TX

Category: Restaurant

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