Baked Ham and Cheese Croissants: Buttery, Flaky, and Irresistibly Golden
Baked Ham and Cheese Croissants are warm, flaky, and buttery sandwiches filled with savory ham and melted cheese, topped with a sweet and tangy mustard glaze.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Total Time: 28 minutes
- Yield: 8 sandwiches
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 8 mini croissants
- 4 slices smoked cheddar cheese (halved)
- 3/4 pound deli-cut ham
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1/2 to 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 large egg white
- Poppy seeds, for sprinkling
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Slice croissants in half horizontally.
- Layer bottom half with cheese, ham, and another slice of cheese.
- Place top half of croissant to form sandwiches.
- Mix butter, mustard, honey, and Worcestershire sauce until smooth.
- Spread mixture inside each croissant sandwich.
- Place sandwiches in baking dish.
- Whisk egg white with a splash of water and brush over tops.
- Sprinkle with poppy seeds.
- Bake 15–18 minutes until golden and cheese is melted.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- Use Swiss cheese for a more classic flavor.
- Serve fresh from the oven for best texture.
- Can be assembled ahead and baked before serving.