Ham and Cheese Croissant
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By Alyssa Rivers
on Nov 15, 2023, Updated Feb 21, 2024 |
Get ready to devour the BEST ham and cheese croissant! These buttery, warm croissants are filled with a combination of melty cheeses and thinly sliced ham. They are easy to make and are perfect any time of day.
Reasons You’ll Love This Recipe
- Flavor Combination: Ham and cheese is a classic flavor combination. The smokey, salty ham combined with melty, flavorful cheeses is hard to beat!
- Crowd Pleaser: Most everyone will enjoy this buttery, warm, melty croissant sandwich, which makes it perfect for family gatherings, brunches, or get-togethers.
- Simple: This recipe comes together in just 15 minutes!
Ingredients for Ham and Cheese Croissant Sandwiches
Everything about this ham and cheese croissant recipe, including the ingredients, is incredibly easy! In fact, it only takes a quick grocery run, and before you know it, these sandwiches will be ready to devour!
- Croissants: Store-bought croissants make this recipe so easy! If you have more time on your hands, you could even make homemade croissants.
- Deli Ham: Thinly sliced ham is best. I love honey-baked ham for a little added sweetness.
- Swiss cheese: Swiss cheese melts perfectly in this sandwich.
- Gruyere cheese: Adding Gruyere cheese takes this sandwich to a whole new level. It’s a great combination with the Swiss cheese.
- Butter: Brush the tops of the sandwiches to help the parmesan cheese stick.
- Parmesan Cheese: Adds a salty and crispy outer crust to the croissant.
How to Make Ham and Cheese Croissants
I love how simple yet elegant these croissant sandwiches can be. Serve them for game day, bridal showers, or holidays. They are crazy easy to make, and everyone will devour them!
- Preheat Oven/ Prepare the Pan: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit then line a baking sheet pan with parchment paper.
- Cut the Croissants: Slice a slit in the middle of the croissants with enough room to add the cheese and ham.
- Add the Cheese and Ham: Stuff the croissant with a slice of ham and a slice of both Gruyere and Swiss cheese, then place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Brush With Butter: Melt the butter in a small bowl, then brush the tops of each croissant with the melted butter.
- Sprinkle Parmesan Cheese: Lastly, sprinkle parmesan cheese on the top of each croissant before baking.
- Bake: Bake for 8-10 minutes until the cheese is melted and the croissants are toasted and flaky.
Tips and Variations
Feel free to switch up the meat or cheeses to your liking! After all, the variations of a hot croissant sandwich are endless. To help you get started, here are a few of my tips and ideas below.
- Protein: Try other protein options like turkey, bacon, or sliced chicken. You could even add a fried egg.
- Cheese: Choose any type of cheese you like, such as cheddar, fontina, and mozzarella, to name a few. You can also pair any kind of cheese and meat combination that complements each other. For example, prosciutto and fontina cheese would be delicious together!
- Cover with Foil: If the tops of the croissants start to darken too quickly, then you can cover the sandwiches with foil.
Storing Leftover Croissants
Ham and cheese croissants make the best leftovers! Once you’re ready to eat, simply warm them up and enjoy in no time at all. To keep them tasting fresh, follow my tips below on storing and reheating leftovers.
- In the Refrigerator: To store leftover ham and cheese croissants, first, place them in an airtight plastic bag or container. Then, keep them in the refrigerator, where they can be stored for up to two days.
- To Reheat: Place the leftover croissants on a baking sheet, then reheat them in the oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 5 minutes. You can reheat the croissants in the microwave for 20 seconds.
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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and line a baking sheet pan with parchment paper.
Slice a slit in the middle of the croissants with enough room to add the cheese and ham.
Stuff the croissant with a slice of ham and a slice of both Gruyere and Swiss cheese. Place them on the prepared baking sheet.
Melt the butter in a small bowl and then brush the tops of each croissant with the melted butter.
Sprinkle parmesan cheese on top of each croissant.
Bake for 8-10 minutes until the cheese is melted and the croissants are toasted and flaky.
Calories: 566kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 25gFat: 40gSaturated Fat: 22gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 125mgSodium: 910mgPotassium: 188mgFiber: 1gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 1100IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 509mgIron: 2mg
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.