Description
This Ham and Cheese Croissant recipe combines the buttery flakiness of croissants with savory ham, melted Swiss cheese, and a hint of Dijon mustard for a delicious and satisfying meal or snack.
Ingredients
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For the Butter Mixture:
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
For the Croissants:
- 12 mini croissants, halved horizontally
- 1 pound thinly sliced smoked deli ham
- 12 slices Swiss cheese, diagonally sliced
- 1 large egg white
- 2 teaspoons poppy seeds
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Lightly oil a 9 x 13 baking dish or coat with nonstick spray.
- Prepare Butter Mixture: In a small bowl, combine butter, Dijon mustard, green onions, and honey. Season with salt and pepper.
- Assemble Croissants: Spread the butter mixture on each side of the croissants. Fill each croissant with ham and Swiss cheese to make 12 sandwiches.
- Bake Croissants: Place the croissants in a single layer on the prepared baking dish. Whisk together the egg white and water, then brush the tops of the croissants with the mixture. Sprinkle with poppy seeds.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 15-18 minutes, or until golden brown and toasted. Let the croissants stand for 5 minutes before serving warm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Mini Croissant
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 65mg