Baked Ham and Cheese Croissants
Crispy, buttery croissants filled with savory deli ham, oozy cheddar cheese, and a hint of tangy mustard for a delightful treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Pescatarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 mini croissants
- 4 slices smoked cheddar cheese (or regular cheddar, halved)
- ¾ pound deli-cut ham
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
- 1 tablespoon honey
- ½ to 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 large egg white
- Poppy seeds (for sprinkling)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare each mini croissant by slicing it in half horizontally.
- Combine the softened butter, yellow mustard, honey, and Worcestershire sauce in a small bowl.
- Spread the butter mixture on the bottom half of each croissant.
- Layer a half slice of smoked cheddar, followed by a layer of deli ham, and top it with another half slice of cheese.
- Close the croissant and brush the top with the beaten egg white.
- Sprinkle poppy seeds on top and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool for a couple of minutes before serving warm.
Notes
For variations, try roasted red peppers and feta for a Mediterranean twist or crispy bacon with pepper jack cheese for a Southern flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 croissant
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: baked croissants, ham and cheese, easy snacks, brunch recipes, comfort food