Baked Ham and Cheese Croissants
Baked ham and cheese croissants are a delightful combination of flaky pastry with savory ham and cheese, perfect for breakfast or lunch.
Equipment
- oven
- Baking Dish
- small bowl
- whisk
Ingredients
Butter and Sauces
- ⅓ cup unsalted butter at room temperature
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon honey
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Main Ingredients
- 12 pieces croissants halved horizontally
- 1 pound thinly sliced smoked deli ham
- 12 slices Swiss cheese diagonally sliced
Topping
- 1 large egg white
- 2 teaspoons poppy seeds
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Lightly oil a 9 x 13 baking dish or coat with nonstick spray.
- In a small bowl, combine butter, Dijon, green onions and honey; season with salt and pepper, to taste.
- Spread butter mixture on each side of the croissants; fill with ham and cheese to make 12 sandwiches.
- Place croissants in a single layer onto the prepared baking dish.
- In a small bowl, whisk together egg white and 1 tablespoon water. Brush tops of croissants with egg white mixture; sprinkle with poppy seeds.
- Place into oven and bake until golden brown and toasted, about 15-18 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes.
- Serve warm.
Nutrition
Serving: 1sandwichCalories: 323kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 17gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 89mgSodium: 838mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5g
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