Baked Ham and Cheese Croissants
Delightful mini croissant sandwiches filled with melted cheese and savory ham, baked to golden perfection.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Total Time: 33 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 mini croissants
- 4 slices smoked cheddar cheese (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 your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Slice each mini croissant in half horizontally and lay the bottom half in the baking dish.
- Place a half slice of cheddar cheese on the bottom of each croissant.
- Layer on a slice of ham, then top with another half slice of cheese before closing the croissant with its top half.
- In a small bowl, mix softened butter, yellow mustard, honey, and Worcestershire sauce until smooth.
- Spread this buttery mixture evenly inside each croissant sandwich.
- Arrange the assembled sandwiches snugly in the baking dish.
- In another bowl, whisk together the egg white with a splash of water. Brush this egg wash over the tops of the croissants and sprinkle poppy seeds on top.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the tops are golden brown.
- Once done, remove from the oven and serve warm.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 5-10 minutes.
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