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Baked Ham and Cheese Croissants

Baked Ham and Cheese Croissants for Effortless Gourmet Moments

Baked Ham and Cheese Croissants offer a delightful blend of flaky pastry, savory ham, and melted cheese, making them perfect for any meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 33 minutes
Servings: 8 croissants
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: French
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Croissants
  • 8 mini croissants store-bought
  • 8 slices deli-cut ham high-quality
For the Filling
  • 8 slices smoked cheddar cheese or regular cheddar
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter softened
  • 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
For the Finish
  • 1 egg white for egg wash
  • 1 tablespoon poppy seeds for garnish

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Dish
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Pastry brush

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish to prevent sticking.
  2. Slice each mini croissant in half horizontally and layer the bottom halves with cheese and ham.
  3. Mix together softened butter, mustard, honey, and Worcestershire sauce until smooth and spread on the inside of each croissant sandwich.
  4. Place the assembled croissant sandwiches into the greased baking dish.
  5. Whisk an egg white with a splash of water and brush the tops of each croissant with this egg wash.
  6. Sprinkle poppy seeds on top and bake for 15-18 minutes until golden brown.
  7. Let them cool for a few minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1croissantCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 10gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 10IUCalcium: 15mgIron: 10mg

Notes

These croissants can be made a day in advance and stored in the fridge until ready to bake.

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