Description
Warm ham and cheese croissants deliver pure breakfast comfort right from your kitchen. Flaky pastry wrapped around melty cheese and savory ham creates a simple morning meal that feels like a delightful French bakery treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 6 croissants
- 12 slices ham
- 6 slices Swiss or cheddar cheese
Glaze Ingredients:
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon honey
Seasoning Ingredients:
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon dried parsley
- Pinch of salt
- Pinch of black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- Carefully slice each croissant horizontally, keeping one side connected to maintain the sandwich structure.
- Tuck 2 ham slices and 1 cheese slice inside each croissant, ensuring even distribution.
- Mix 3 tablespoons melted butter, 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, 1 tablespoon honey, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, and a pinch of salt in a small bowl.
- Position the stuffed croissants on the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each.
- Use a pastry brush to coat the entire croissant top with the honey-mustard glaze.
- Slide the baking sheet into the 375°F oven and bake for 10-12 minutes until the cheese melts and the croissant turns golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let the croissants rest for 2-3 minutes to allow the filling to settle before serving.
Notes
- Make sure croissants are fresh and slightly soft for the best texture and easy slicing.
- Trim ham and cheese to fit perfectly inside the croissant without overflowing.
- Brush the glaze generously but evenly to ensure each bite has balanced flavor.
- Serve immediately after baking for maximum crispiness and melted cheese stretch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Ham
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 750 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg