Ham and Cheese Croissant (Printer-friendly)

Buttery croissants stuffed with ham and melted 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

# Directions:

01 - Preheat your oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Slice each croissant horizontally without cutting all the way through, creating a hinge.
03 - Spread a thin layer of Dijon mustard inside each croissant, if using.
04 - Layer one slice of ham and one slice of cheese inside each croissant.
05 - Close the croissants gently and brush the tops with melted butter.
06 - Arrange the filled croissants on the prepared baking sheet.
07 - Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the croissants are golden and crisp.
08 - Serve warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It transforms yesterday's pastries into something even better than fresh
  • The contrast of shattering crisp exterior and molten cheesy interior is pure comfort
  • Ready in under 30 minutes but tastes like a café treat
02 -
  • Day-old croissants slice much more cleanly than fresh ones, making them easier to fill without tearing
  • Don't skip the butter brush on top, it's what recreates that bakery freshness
  • Let them rest a minute after baking or the cheese will run everywhere when you bite in
03 -
  • Room temperature cheese melts more evenly than cold from the fridge
  • A serrated bread knife is your best friend for getting through that flaky exterior without crushing the croissant

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