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Ham and Cheese Croissant Recipe

Ham and Cheese Croissant Recipe
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This Ham and Cheese Croissant recipe offers a delightful combination of flaky, buttery croissants filled with smoky ham and melted Swiss cheese, enhanced by a flavorful butter spread with Dijon mustard, green onions, and honey. Perfect for a satisfying breakfast, brunch, or light meal, these sandwiches are baked to golden perfection and topped with a crunchy poppy seed crust.

Ingredients

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Butter Spread

  • 1/3 cup unsalted butter (at room temperature)
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 2 green onions (thinly sliced)
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • ½ tsp sea salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper

Sandwich Fillings

  • 12 croissants (halved horizontally)
  • 1 pound thinly sliced smoked deli ham
  • 12 slices Swiss cheese (diagonally sliced)

Topping

  • 1 large egg white
  • 2 teaspoons poppy seeds

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit (190 degrees Celsius) and lightly oil a 9 x 13-inch baking dish or coat it with nonstick spray to prevent sticking.
  2. Prepare Butter Spread: In a small bowl, combine the room temperature unsalted butter, Dijon mustard, thinly sliced green onions, and honey. Season the mixture with sea salt and black pepper to taste, blending well to create a flavorful spread.
  3. Assemble Sandwiches: Spread the prepared butter mixture evenly on both the top and bottom halves of each croissant. Layer each croissant with slices of smoked deli ham and Swiss cheese to form 12 complete sandwiches.
  4. Arrange in Baking Dish: Place the filled croissants in a single layer inside the prepared baking dish, ensuring they are evenly spaced for uniform baking.
  5. Prepare Egg Wash and Add Topping: In a separate small bowl, whisk together the egg white and 1 tablespoon of water until smooth. Brush the tops of each croissant generously with this egg wash, then sprinkle with poppy seeds to add a crisp, decorative finish.
  6. Bake: Place the baking dish into the preheated oven and bake the croissant sandwiches for 15 to 18 minutes, or until they are golden brown on top and toasted throughout.
  7. Rest and Serve: After baking, let the croissants stand for 5 minutes to cool slightly and allow cheese to set before serving warm for the best flavor and texture.

Notes

  • You can use other cheeses like Gruyère or cheddar for a different flavor profile.
  • For a gluten-free version, substitute croissants with gluten-free rolls, but the texture will differ.
  • The butter spread can be prepared a day ahead and refrigerated to save time.
  • Be sure to use thinly sliced ham to ensure even heating and melting inside the croissants.
  • If poppy seeds are unavailable, sesame seeds or everything bagel seasoning can be used as alternatives.

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