Description
Baked Ham and Cheese Croissants are flaky pastries filled with savory ham and rich cheese, perfect for brunch or a quick snack.
Ingredients
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- Croissant dough
- Sliced ham
- Sliced cheese (Swiss or cheddar)
- 1 egg (for wash)
- Mustard (optional)
- Black pepper (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Roll out the croissant dough and cut it into triangles.
- Place a slice of ham and a slice of cheese on each triangle.
- Roll the dough from the wide end to the point, forming a croissant shape.
- Brush the tops with beaten egg and season with black pepper.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Serve warm.
Notes
For a lighter option, consider turkey or veggie slices. These croissants can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge or freezer.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 croissant
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: croissants, ham and cheese, easy brunch recipe