Description
Baked Ham and Cheese Croissants bring pure comfort to your breakfast table, turning simple ingredients into a delightful morning treat that fills your kitchen with warmth and irresistible aroma.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 package (8 oz / 226 g) flaky croissant dough
- 4 oz (113 g) cooked ham, thickly sliced
- 1 cup (240 ml / 113 g) shredded Swiss or cheddar cheese
Supporting Ingredients:
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon water
Garnish:
- Fresh herbs (optional)
Instructions
- Heat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper, ensuring no bare spots remain.
- Dust your work surface with flour, then gently unroll the 8 oz croissant dough package and separate into 4-inch triangular sections.
- Layer 1 oz of thick ham slice and ¼ cup shredded Swiss cheese near the wide base of each triangle, sprinkling fresh herbs across the surface for extra flavor.
- Carefully roll each triangle from the wide base toward the narrow tip, keeping the edges tucked and the filling secure inside.
- Crack 1 whole egg into a small bowl, add 1 teaspoon water, and whisk together until smooth and combined.
- Brush the egg wash generously over each rolled croissant, making sure to cover the entire surface for an even golden color.
- Transfer the prepared croissants to the parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart to allow room for expansion.
- Slide the baking sheet into the preheated oven and bake for exactly 15-20 minutes, watching for a deep golden-brown color and puffy texture.
- Remove from the oven and let the croissants rest for 3-5 minutes, allowing the cheese to set and the pastry to cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Choose high-quality, butter-rich croissant dough for the best flavor and flakiest texture.
- Experiment with different cheeses like Gruyère, Swiss, or sharp cheddar to customize the filling.
- Keep the ham and cheese distribution even to ensure each bite has a perfect balance of ingredients.
- Brush the egg wash carefully and completely to achieve a beautiful, glossy golden-brown surface on your croissants.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
- Category: Baked
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 17 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg