Description
Fresh Baked Ham and Cheese Croissants bring weekend breakfast comfort right to your kitchen table. Flaky pastry wraps around savory ham and melted cheese, creating a simple morning treat that makes mornings delightful.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 8 mini croissants
- ¾ pound deli-cut ham
- 4 slices smoked cheddar cheese (or regular cheddar), halved
Sauce and Binding Ingredients:
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
- 1 tablespoon honey
- ½ to 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
Garnish:
- 1 large egg white
- Poppy seeds
Instructions
- Heat your oven precisely to 375°F, preparing a clean baking dish with light grease for your croissant assembly.
- Slice each croissant carefully into two horizontal halves, creating perfect sandwich bases.
- Layer ½ slice of cheddar cheese on the bottom croissant half, followed by a single slice of ham, then another ½ slice of cheese.
- Crown your ham and cheese layers with the top croissant half, gently pressing to create a compact sandwich.
- Whisk 1 large egg white until slightly frothy, then delicately brush the croissant tops with the egg wash.
- Sprinkle a generous pinch of poppy seeds across each croissant surface for a delightful textural accent.
- Position your assembled sandwiches in the prepared baking dish, ensuring they are not overcrowded.
- Slide the baking dish into the preheated 375°F oven and bake for 15-18 minutes until the croissants transform into a gorgeous golden brown with perfectly melted cheese.
Notes
- Choose croissants that are fresh and slightly soft for the best texture and easier slicing.
- Use high-quality deli ham and sharp cheddar cheese to enhance the overall flavor profile of the sandwich.
- Ensure the egg wash is evenly brushed across the tops of the croissants for a beautiful golden-brown finish.
- For a lighter version, swap regular ham with turkey and use reduced-fat cheese without compromising taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-18 minutes
- Category: Baked
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 295 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 770 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 19 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg