Ham and Cheese Croissant (Printer-friendly)
Flaky pastries filled with ham and melty cheese, baked until golden and crisp.
# What You Need:
→ Baked Goods
01 - 4 large all-butter croissants, preferably day-old
→ Meats
02 - 4 slices high-quality cooked ham
→ Cheeses
03 - 4 slices Swiss cheese (Gruyère or Emmental recommended)
→ Condiments
04 - 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
05 - 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
# How to Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Slice each croissant horizontally without cutting all the way through, creating a hinge.
03 - Spread a thin layer of Dijon mustard inside each croissant, if desired.
04 - Layer one slice of ham and one slice of cheese inside each croissant.
05 - Close croissants gently and brush tops with melted butter. Arrange on prepared baking sheet.
06 - Bake for 12-15 minutes until cheese is melted and croissants are golden and crisp.
07 - Serve immediately while warm.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- That moment when you bite through warm flaky layers into gooey melted cheese
- Transforms stale bakery leftovers into something better than fresh
- Takes 5 minutes of active work but tastes like a café brunch
02 -
- Slicing warm croissants turns them into squashed messes, let them cool first if freshly baked
- Cheese will melt and spread beyond the croissant edges, that is a good thing
03 -
- Place a piece of foil on the rack below to catch any cheese drips
- Let them rest 2 minutes before biting or you will burn your tongue guaranteed