Ham and Cheese Croissant (Printer-friendly)

Flaky buttery croissants with savory ham and melted Swiss cheese, baked until golden and crisp.

# What You'll 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 (optional)
05 - 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted

# How to Prepare:

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 hinged opening.
03 - Spread a thin layer of Dijon mustard inside each croissant, if desired.
04 - Place one slice of ham and one slice of Swiss cheese inside each croissant.
05 - Close croissants gently and brush tops with melted butter. Arrange on prepared baking sheet.
06 - Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until cheese is melted and croissants are golden and crisp.
07 - Serve warm while cheese is still melted.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The way the cheese transforms from a neat slice into this molten, golden pool that catches every nook and cranny inside the croissant
  • How the croissant's natural sweetness plays against the salty ham and sharp Dijon in ways regular bread never could
  • This is breakfast that feels like treating yourself without actually doing anything complicated
02 -
  • Slicing croissants when they're super fresh just crushes them—let them sit overnight or buy them a day ahead
  • The melted butter on top isn't optional for color, but you can skip it if you're trying to cut back
  • Cheese that escapes and gets crispy on the baking sheet is basically the best part—don't fight it
03 -
  • If the cheese starts oozing out too much, tent a piece of foil loosely over the top for the last few minutes
  • Leftovers reheat surprisingly well in a toaster oven—skip the microwave or you'll lose all the crunch

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