Baked Ham and Cheese Croissants
Baked Ham and Cheese Croissants are made with flaky, buttery croissants that are stuffed with ham and cheese and topped with a sweet glaze and baked until golden brown!
Equipment
- baking sheet
- baking dish
- Pastry Brush
Ingredients
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted can use salted
- 2 Tablespoons honey
- 1 Tablespoon brown sugar
- 2 Tablespoons Dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 4 croissants croissants, cut in half lengthwise you should have a top and bottom
- 8 slices ham
- 8 slices Swiss cheese
- 2 teaspoons poppy seeds optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375° F. Spray a baking sheet or 9x13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a bowl add ¼ cup (½ stick) unsalted butter, melted, 2 Tablespoons honey, 1 Tablespoon brown sugar, 2 Tablespoons Dijon mustard, ½ teaspoon salt and ½ teaspoon black pepper. Mix until combined. Set aside.
- To the baking dish, add the croissant bottoms. Top the croissant bottoms with a layer of ham, then a layer of cheese slices (it will be 2 slices of ham and cheese on each croissant) and finally add the tops.
- With a pastry brush, brush the melted butter mixture generously on the tops of the croissants. Reserve about a Tablespoon of the mixture to use after they have been baked.
- Bake uncovered for about 15 minutes.
- Baste the leftover butter sauce on top.
- Optional: sprinkle the tops with 2 teaspoons poppy seeds.
Nutrition
Serving: 1croissantCalories: 659kcal
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