Description
Irresistible baked ham and cheese croissants blend flaky French pastry with savory ham and melted cheese, creating a perfect breakfast indulgence. Warm, golden, and packed with flavor, you’ll savor each bite of this simple yet elegant morning treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 large croissants
- 8 slices (200 grams / 7 ounces) deli ham
- 8 slices (120 grams / 4.2 ounces) Swiss cheese or Gruyere
Condiments:
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard (optional)
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise (optional)
Finishing Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Prepare the oven environment by heating to 375°F and covering a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Split the croissants carefully and paint the interior surfaces with a harmonious blend of tangy Dijon mustard and creamy mayonnaise for enhanced flavor depth.
- Carefully arrange alternating layers of savory ham and melty cheese within each croissant, ensuring even distribution and complete coverage.
- Gently seal the croissants, pressing edges together to secure the delectable fillings inside.
- Position the assembled croissants strategically on the prepared baking sheet, leaving modest spacing between each pastry.
- Apply a delicate, gossamer-thin coating of melted butter across the croissant surfaces to promote golden, glossy browning.
- Transfer the baking sheet to the preheated oven and allow the croissants to transform for 12-15 minutes, monitoring until the cheese becomes luxuriously molten and the pastry achieves a rich, amber-toned exterior.
- Remove from the oven and let rest momentarily, allowing internal temperatures to stabilize before serving these warm, indulgent delicacies.
Notes
- Choose high-quality, fresh croissants for the best texture and flavor.
- Spread condiments sparingly to prevent soggy bread and maintain crisp edges.
- Experiment with different cheese varieties like Swiss, Gruyère, or provolone for unique taste profiles.
- Allow croissants to cool slightly before serving to prevent burning and let cheese set properly.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Lunch, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 455
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 1045 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg