Description
Baked ham and cheese croissants are a delightful breakfast treat that will make your morning shine with cheesy, flaky goodness. Warm, golden croissants stuffed with savory ham and melted cheese create a quick and satisfying meal perfect for lazy weekend mornings or rushed weekday breakfasts.
Ingredients
Scale
Primary Ingredients:
- 8 mini croissants
- 0.75 lb ham
- 4 slices cheddar cheese
Supporting Ingredients:
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 0.5 to 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
Finishing Ingredients:
- 1 egg white
- Poppy seeds
Instructions
- Warm your oven to 375°F and coat a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- Slice each mini croissant in half horizontally, creating a sandwich-style base.
- Layer ½ slice of cheddar cheese, 2-3 thin ham slices, and another ½ slice of cheese inside each croissant.
- Mix 3 tablespoons softened butter, 2 tablespoons yellow mustard, 1 tablespoon honey, and ½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce in a small bowl until completely smooth.
- Spread the butter mixture generously inside each croissant, ensuring full coverage.
- Nestle the filled croissants tightly in the prepared baking dish.
- Whisk 1 egg white with a splash of water and brush across the croissant tops.
- Sprinkle poppy seeds over the croissants if you prefer an extra garnish.
- Slide the dish into the 375°F oven and bake for 15-18 minutes until cheese melts and tops turn golden brown.
- Rest the croissants for 2-3 minutes after removing from the oven to let the cheese settle.
Notes
- Pick croissants that are fresh and slightly soft, as they’ll absorb the butter mixture better and create a more decadent flavor profile.
- The honey-mustard spread adds a tangy sweetness, so adjust the mustard and honey amounts to match your personal taste preferences.
- For a gluten-free version, swap regular croissants with gluten-free croissants or use large lettuce leaves as a low-carb alternative.
- Experiment with different cheese types like Swiss, provolone, or smoked gouda to create unique flavor combinations that suit your palate.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-18 minutes
- Category: Baked
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 277 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 673 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 16 g
- Cholesterol: 48 mg