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The Ultimate Easy Baked Ham and Cheese Croissants: Flaky, Gooey Comfort Food Ready in 30 Minutes


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  • Author: Ahazzam
  • Total Time: 25 min
  • Yield: 8 servings
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Make flaky, savory ham and cheese croissants quickly using pre-made dough. This recipe delivers gooey melted cheese and buttery pastry perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a simple lunch.


Ingredients

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  • 1 (8 ounce) package refrigerated crescent roll dough
  • 6 slices thinly sliced deli ham
  • 6 slices Swiss or Gruyère cheese
  • 1 tablespoon melted butter
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard (optional)


Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Unroll the crescent roll dough onto a clean surface. Separate the dough into 8 triangles.
  3. If using mustard, mix the Dijon mustard with the melted butter. Brush this mixture lightly over the surface of each dough triangle.
  4. Place one slice of ham and one slice of cheese onto the wide end of each dough triangle.
  5. Roll each triangle up tightly, starting from the wide end and rolling toward the tip. Place the rolled croissants seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet.
  6. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the croissants are golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  7. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving.

Notes

  • For a richer flavor, use Gruyère cheese instead of standard Swiss.
  • To make this a casserole bake for a crowd, place the rolled croissants close together in a greased 9×13 inch baking dish, pour 1 cup of milk mixed with 1 egg over the top before baking, and increase the bake time to 25-30 minutes.
  • Brush the tops with a little extra melted butter halfway through baking for extra buttery flakiness.
  • Prep Time: 10 min
  • Cook Time: 15 min
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 croissant
  • Calories: 220
  • Sugar: 1
  • Sodium: 450
  • Fat: 14
  • Saturated Fat: 7
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7
  • Trans Fat: 0
  • Carbohydrates: 16
  • Fiber: 1
  • Protein: 9
  • Cholesterol: 30