Description
These Baked Ham and Cheese Croissants are a delicious and easy-to-make treat, perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a savory snack. With layers of smoky cheddar cheese, deli ham, and a buttery mustard-honey glaze, these croissants are baked to golden perfection and sprinkled with poppy seeds for an added crunch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 mini croissants
- 4 slices smoked cheddar cheese (or regular cheddar), halved
- ¾ pound deli-cut ham
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
- 1 tablespoon honey
- ½ to 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 large egg white
- Poppy seeds, for sprinkling
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Slice the mini croissants in half, horizontally, but not all the way through (like a sandwich).
- Place a slice of cheddar cheese (halved) and a few slices of deli ham inside each croissant.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the softened butter, yellow mustard, honey, and Worcestershire sauce.
- Brush the top of each croissant with the mustard-honey glaze mixture.
- In a separate small bowl, beat the egg white until frothy. Brush the egg white over the top of each croissant.
- Sprinkle poppy seeds over the top of the croissants.
- Place the croissants on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown and the cheese is melted.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- You can swap the cheddar cheese for Swiss cheese for a different flavor.
- For a spicier kick, add a dash of hot sauce or Dijon mustard to the glaze.
- These can be made in advance by assembling the croissants and storing them in the fridge, then baking them when ready to serve.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snack, Brunch, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American