Description
Baked ham and cheese croissants deliver pure comfort straight from your kitchen, melting golden cheese and savory ham together in flaky, buttery pastry that feels like a warm morning hug.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 8 slices ham
- 8 slices cheese
Dough:
- 1 can crescent roll dough
Egg Wash:
- 1 egg, beaten
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F and line a standard baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- Carefully unroll the crescent roll dough and separate each triangle on a clean work surface.
- Layer one slice of ham and one slice of cheese centered on the wide end of each dough triangle.
- Roll each triangle from the wide end toward the narrow point, tucking the ham and cheese inside the dough.
- Position the rolled croissants seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Whisk the egg and gently brush the entire surface of each croissant to create a golden, glossy finish.
- Slide the baking sheet into the 375°F oven and bake for exactly 13-14 minutes until the croissants turn a rich, amber brown.
- Remove from the oven and let the croissants rest for 3-4 minutes so the cheese can set and cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Work with cold dough straight from the refrigerator to keep the crescent rolls flaky and prevent them from getting too soft.
- Shred or slice your own cheese for better melting and more flavor compared to pre-shredded varieties.
- Experiment with different cheese types like Swiss, provolone, or sharp cheddar to customize your croissants.
- Prevent soggy bottoms by using a baking sheet with small holes or a perforated liner for extra crispness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
- Category: Baked
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 235 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg