Description
Baked Ham and Cheese Croissants are a delightful combination of flaky pastry, savory ham, and melted cheddar cheese that make for a perfect breakfast or brunch treat. These easy-to-make croissants require only 20 minutes of preparation time, allowing you to whip them up quickly for busy mornings or unexpected guests. With the option to customize with different cheeses or veggies, they cater to everyone’s taste preferences. Whether served warm from the oven or made ahead and reheated, these croissants promise to impress at any gathering. Enjoy them as a comforting snack or alongside fresh fruit for a refreshing breakfast.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 mini croissants
- 4 slices smoked cheddar cheese (or regular cheddar), halved
- 3/4 pound deli-cut ham
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1/2 to 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 large egg white
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
- Slice each croissant in half horizontally. On the bottom half, layer half a slice of cheese, a slice of ham, and another half slice of cheese. Place the top half over the fillings.
- In a small bowl, mix softened butter, mustard, honey, and Worcestershire sauce until smooth.
- Spread the butter mixture on the inside of each assembled croissant sandwich.
- Arrange the sandwiches in the greased baking dish.
- Whisk together the egg white with a splash of water and brush it over each croissant; sprinkle with poppy seeds.
- Bake for about 15-18 minutes until cheese is melted and tops are golden brown.
- Serve warm for the best flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Breakfast/Brunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 croissant (85g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 55mg