Description
Baked Ham and Cheese Croissants are flaky croissants filled with savory ham and gooey melted cheese, perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a light dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
6 large Croissants
12 slices Deli Ham
6 slices Cheddar Cheese
1 large Egg
1 tablespoon Water
1–2 tablespoons Dijon Mustard (optional)
1 tablespoon Fresh Chives or Parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper
- Slice each croissant horizontally, leaving a small hinge intact
- Spread Dijon mustard on the bottom half of each croissant if using
- Layer 2 slices of ham and 1 slice of cheese in each croissant
- Reassemble and arrange croissants on the baking sheet
- Whisk together egg and water to make an egg wash
- Brush the tops of each croissant with egg wash
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown and cheese is melted
- Let cool for 5 minutes before serving
Notes
Day-old croissants hold their shape better when sliced.
Don't overfill the croissants to prevent sogginess.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 croissant
- Calories: 350-400 kcal
- Sugar: 4-6 g
- Sodium: 600-800 mg
- Fat: 22-28 g
- Saturated Fat: 12-16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25-30 g
- Fiber: 1-2 g
- Protein: 15-20 g
- Cholesterol: 60-80 mg