Description
French-inspired croissant ham and cheese sandwiches deliver rich, buttery layers of golden pastry with savory ham and melted cheese. Crisp edges and warm interior make this classic recipe perfect for breakfast or brunch gatherings you will crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 mini croissants
- ¾ lb (340 g) deli-cut ham
- 4 slices smoked cheddar cheese (or regular cheddar), halved
- 3 tbsps unsalted butter, softened
- 2 tbsps yellow mustard
- 1 tbsp honey
- ½ to 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 large egg white
- poppy seeds, for sprinkling
Instructions
- Preparation: Preheat oven to 375F (190C) and lightly spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- Sandwich Assembly: Slice croissants horizontally and layer with cheddar cheese, ham, and another cheese slice, then crown with croissant top.
- Flavor Infusion: Whisk butter, yellow mustard, honey, and Worcestershire sauce into a harmonious blend, then brush generously inside each sandwich.
- Pre-Baking Technique: Arrange sandwiches in prepared dish, create egg wash by whisking egg white with water, and delicately brush croissant tops.
- Finishing Touch: Sprinkle poppy seeds over egg-washed croissants for enhanced texture and visual appeal.
- Baking Process: Slide baking dish into preheated oven and bake for 15-18 minutes until cheese melts completely and croissant tops achieve a rich golden-brown color.
- Serving: Allow sandwiches to rest briefly before serving these warm, decadent croissant melts.
Notes
- Slice Carefully: Use a sharp serrated knife to slice croissants horizontally for clean, even cuts without tearing the delicate pastry.
- Layer Strategically: Place cheese directly against the croissant surface to prevent soggy bottoms and create a barrier that keeps the pastry crisp.
- Brush Generously: Apply butter mixture thoroughly but avoid oversaturating, which could make the croissants greasy and compromise their flaky texture.
- Temperature Matters: Allow croissants to sit at room temperature for 10 minutes before baking to ensure even heating and prevent uneven browning.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Lunch, Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 1200 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg