Description
Baked ham and cheese croissants are my weekend breakfast secret weapon that never fails to make everyone smile. Flaky pastry stuffed with savory ham and melted cheese creates a simple yet totally satisfying morning treat that comes together faster than your coffee can brew.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 6 large croissants
- 12 slices deli ham
- 6 slices Swiss cheese or cheddar
Supporting Ingredients:
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon honey or brown sugar
Seasoning:
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon poppy seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Warm your oven to 350°F (175°C). Cover a baking sheet with parchment paper, ensuring your surface is completely flat for even heating.
- Carefully slice each croissant horizontally, creating a gentle pocket that will hold your savory fillings.
- Layer 2 thin slices of deli ham inside each croissant, followed by 1 slice of Swiss or cheddar cheese. Press gently to secure the ingredients.
- Melt 4 tablespoons (57 grams) of unsalted butter in a small mixing bowl. Whisk in 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, 1 tablespoon honey, ½ teaspoon onion powder, ¼ teaspoon garlic powder, and ½ teaspoon poppy seeds.
- Use a pastry brush to coat the entire top surface of each stuffed croissant with the prepared glaze, ensuring complete and even coverage.
- Position the glazed croissants on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them slightly apart to allow hot air circulation.
- Slide the baking sheet into the preheated oven. Bake for exactly 15-20 minutes until the croissants transform into a gorgeous golden brown and the cheese melts completely.
- Remove from the oven and let the croissants rest for 2-3 minutes, allowing the filling to settle and cool slightly.
- Transfer to a serving plate and enjoy while warm and crispy.
Notes
- Use freshly baked croissants for the best texture and flavor, avoiding stale or day-old pastries.
- Select a good-quality ham and cheese that melt well, such as Swiss or provolone, for maximum taste.
- Brush the glaze generously but carefully to prevent soggy bottoms and ensure even coating.
- For a gluten-free version, swap regular croissants with gluten-free alternatives and check mustard ingredients.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
- Category: Baked
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 410 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 870 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg