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Ham and Cheese Croissants

Melt-In-Your-Mouth Ham and Cheese Croissants Recipe

Enjoy delicious ham and cheese croissants with flaky puff pastry in just 40 minutes—perfect for breakfast or a snack.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 8 croissants
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: French
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Pastry
  • 1 package Puff Pastry Thawed
Filling
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon Mustard Or whole grain mustard
  • 8 slices Black Forest Ham Or other deli meats
  • 8 slices White Cheddar Cheese Or Swiss, Gruyère, or pepper jack
Topping
  • 1 large Egg Beaten for egg wash
  • 2 tablespoons Sesame Seeds Optional

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • Knife
  • Small bowl
  • Brush

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Unroll the thawed puff pastry sheets on a clean surface and slice each sheet into triangles.
  3. Spread a thin layer of Dijon mustard on the wider end of each pastry triangle.
  4. Place a piece of Black Forest ham and a slice of white cheddar cheese on top of the mustard.
  5. Roll each triangle from the wide end towards the pointed tip, pressing the edges to seal.
  6. Beat the egg with a splash of water. Brush over the tops of each rolled croissant and sprinkle sesame seeds on top.
  7. Bake the croissants in the preheated oven for 20 minutes until golden brown.
  8. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1croissantCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 10gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 650mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For variations, mix and match different cheeses and add vegetables like spinach. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one day or freeze for up to two months.

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