Description
Baked ham and cheese croissants are the ultimate comfort food, combining flaky pastry with savory ham and gooey cheese. Perfect for brunch or a quick snack, these delightful treats are easy to customize with your favorite fillings. The golden crust and warm, melty center will have everyone coming back for seconds. Enjoy the delicious aroma wafting through your kitchen as you whip up this irresistible dish!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package (8 oz) flaky croissant dough
- 4 oz cooked ham, thickly sliced
- 1 cup shredded Swiss or cheddar cheese
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- 1 tsp water
- Fresh herbs (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll out croissant dough on a floured surface and cut into triangles (4 inches at the base).
- Place a slice of ham and a sprinkle of cheese near the base of each triangle; add herbs if desired.
- Roll each triangle tightly from the base to the tip to form croissants.
- Whisk egg with water and brush over each croissant for a golden finish.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until puffed and golden brown; let cool slightly before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 croissant (60g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 60mg