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Baked Ham and Cheese Croissants

Irresistible Baked Ham and Cheese Croissants in 15 Minutes

Delightful baked ham and cheese croissants, filled with gooey gruyère cheese and savory ham, ready in under 15 minutes.
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Prep Time 8 minutes
Cook Time 7 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 croissants
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: French
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Croissants
  • 4 pieces Croissants Use flaky store-bought or fresh croissants.
  • 8 slices Ham Opt for high-quality deli ham.
  • 4 slices Gruyère or Swiss Cheese Substitute with cheddar or provolone if desired.
For the Glaze
  • 2 tablespoons Butter Use unsalted butter.
  • 1 tablespoon Honey Maple syrup works as a substitute.
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard Yellow mustard can be used if preferred.
  • 1 tablespoon Brown Sugar Can be omitted if desired.
  • 1 teaspoon Poppy Seeds Optional garnish.
For Garnishing
  • 2 tablespoons Green Onions Substitute with chives for a milder taste.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Sheet Pan
  • Parchment Paper
  • Pastry Brush
  • small bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a sheet pan with parchment paper or foil.
  2. Carefully slice each croissant in half lengthwise. Layer two slices of gruyère cheese on the bottom half.
  3. Add generous slices of quality ham followed by another layer of cheese on top.
  4. Place the filled croissants on the sheet pan cut side up with enough space between them.
  5. Whisk together melted unsalted butter, honey, Dijon mustard, brown sugar, and poppy seeds until well combined.
  6. Apply the glaze generously over the tops of the croissants using a pastry brush.
  7. Bake for 7-9 minutes until the cheese is bubbling and they are golden-brown.
  8. Sprinkle sliced green onions over the warm croissants before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1croissantCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 12gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These baked ham and cheese croissants are best served fresh but can be stored for a day at room temperature or refrigerated for up to 3 days.

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