Description
Baked Ham and Cheese Croissants are a delightful combination of flaky pastry, savory ham, and melted cheddar cheese, perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a quick snack. These easy-to-make croissants are a crowd-pleaser with their golden crust and rich filling. Whether you’re serving them at a gathering or enjoying them on a busy morning, these delicious croissant sandwiches can be prepared quickly and even made ahead of time for convenience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 mini croissants
- 4 slices smoked cheddar cheese (or regular cheddar), halved
- 3/4 pound deli-cut ham
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1/2 to 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 large egg white
- Poppy seeds (for sprinkling)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease your baking dish.
- Slice each croissant in half horizontally. On the bottom half, layer half a slice of cheese, followed by ham, and another half slice of cheese.
- Mix the softened butter, mustard, honey, and Worcestershire sauce until smooth. Spread this mixture inside each croissant.
- Arrange the croissant sandwiches in the greased baking dish.
- Whisk the egg white with a splash of water; brush over the tops and sprinkle with poppy seeds.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes until the cheese is melted and tops are golden.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 croissant (75g)
- Calories: 305
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 860mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 36mg