Description
Savory Baked Ham and Cheese Croissants bring French bakery magic to home kitchens with minimal effort. Flaky pastry, melted cheese, and quality ham create a simple yet delicious breakfast or brunch classic you can master in minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 mini croissants
- ¾ lb (340 g) deli-cut ham
- 4 slices smoked cheddar cheese (or regular cheddar), halved
- 3 tbsps (45 mL) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 tbsps (30 mL) yellow mustard
- 1 tbsp (15 mL) honey
- ½ to 1 tsp (2.5 to 5 mL) Worcestershire sauce
- 1 large egg white
- Poppy seeds, for sprinkling
Instructions
- Preparation: Preheat oven to 375F (190C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- Sandwich Assembly: Slice croissants horizontally and layer with cheddar cheese, ham, and another cheese slice to create a savory filling.
- Flavor Infusion: Whisk butter, yellow mustard, honey, and Worcestershire sauce into a smooth, aromatic spread.
- Coating and Seasoning: Spread the flavored butter mixture inside each croissant sandwich and arrange in the prepared baking dish.
- Finishing Touches: Create an egg wash by whisking egg white with water, then brush croissant tops and sprinkle with poppy seeds.
- Baking Process: Bake in the preheated oven for 15-18 minutes until croissants turn golden brown and cheese melts completely.
- Serving: Allow sandwiches to rest briefly before serving warm, letting flavors meld and cheese set slightly.
Notes
- Choose Fresh Croissants: Select soft, buttery croissants from a local bakery for the best texture and taste.
- Cheese Melting Tip: Use thin cheese slices to ensure even melting and prevent burning during baking.
- Customize Flavor Combinations: Experiment with different cheese types like Swiss, Gruyère, or provolone for unique taste profiles.
- Gluten-Free Adaptation: Replace traditional croissants with gluten-free pastry or bread to make the dish suitable for those with gluten sensitivities.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Lunch, Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 16 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg