Baked Ham and Cheese Croissants
Baked Ham and Cheese Croissants are a delightful snack made with flaky croissants stuffed with ham and cheese, topped with a sweet glaze.
Equipment
- oven
- baking sheet
- mixing bowl
- pastry brush
Ingredients
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted can use salted
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 4 croissants croissants, cut in half lengthwise you should have a top and bottom
- 8 slices ham slices
- 8 slices Swiss cheese slices
- 2 teaspoons poppy seeds optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375° F. Spray a baking sheet or 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a bowl add melted ¼ cup (½ stick) unsalted butter, honey, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper. Mix until combined. Set aside.
- To the baking dish, add the croissant bottoms. Top the croissant bottoms with a layer of ham, then a layer of cheese slices (2 slices of ham and cheese on each croissant), and finally add the tops.
- With a pastry brush, brush the melted butter mixture generously on the tops of the croissants. Reserve about a tablespoon of the mixture to use after they have been baked.
- Bake uncovered for about 15 minutes.
- Baste the leftover butter sauce on top.
- Optional: sprinkle the tops with poppy seeds.
Notes
Please refer to my FAQ’s (Frequently Asked Questions) and ingredient list above for other substitutions or for the answers to the most common questions.
Nutrition
Serving: 1croissantCalories: 659kcalCarbohydrates: 39gProtein: 27gFat: 44gSodium: 1323mgFiber: 2gSugar: 18g
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