Description
These Baked Ham and Cheese Croissants are warm, flaky, and full of melted cheese and savory ham. Made with store-bought croissant dough, this quick and easy recipe is perfect for breakfast, brunch, or even a quick lunch. Ready in under 30 minutes, it’s a comfort food classic that’s great for the whole family.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can refrigerated croissant or crescent dough (8 pieces)
- 8 slices deli ham
- 4 slices Swiss, cheddar, or mozzarella cheese (cut in half)
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard (optional)
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Unroll the dough: Separate the croissant dough into 8 triangles on a clean surface.
- Add mustard: Spread a thin layer of Dijon mustard on each triangle if using.
- Add the fillings: Place 1 slice of ham and ½ slice of cheese on the wide end of each triangle.
- Roll the croissants: Roll from the wide end to the point, forming a crescent shape. Curve the ends slightly inward.
- Brush with egg wash: Lightly brush each croissant with the beaten egg.
- Bake: Bake for 12–15 minutes or until golden brown and cheese is melted.
Notes
For extra flavor, sprinkle sesame seeds or poppy seeds on top before baking. Use different cheeses or add extras like cooked bacon or spinach for fun variations. These croissants can be made ahead and frozen unbaked for quick prep later.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 croissant
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 35mg