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The Ultimate Flaky Baked Ham and Cheese Croissants (Ready in Under 30 Minutes)

A baked ham and cheese croissant cut in half, showing melted cheese and ham layers inside the flaky pastry.
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Make these flaky, buttery baked ham and cheese croissants filled with savory ham and melted cheese. This easy recipe is perfect for a quick breakfast, brunch, or lunch and becomes a family favorite.

Ingredients

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  • 8 large refrigerated crescent rolls (or pre-made croissants)
  • 4 slices deli ham, cut in half crosswise
  • 4 slices Swiss cheese or Cheddar cheese
  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. If using crescent roll dough, unroll the dough and separate it into 8 triangles. If using pre-made croissants, gently separate them.
  3. If using crescent dough, spread a thin layer of Dijon mustard on the wide end of each triangle, if desired.
  4. Place one half slice of ham on the wide end of each dough triangle. Top the ham with one slice of cheese.
  5. Roll each triangle tightly from the wide end to the tip. Place the rolled croissants seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet.
  6. In a small bowl, whisk together the beaten egg and water to create an egg wash. Brush the tops of the croissants lightly with the egg wash.
  7. Bake for 15 to 18 minutes, or until the croissants are golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  8. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving warm.

Notes

  • For extra flakiness, use high-quality, all-butter store-bought croissants instead of refrigerated dough.
  • You can prepare these ahead of time by assembling them, placing them on the baking sheet, covering them, and refrigerating for up to 4 hours before baking. Add 2-3 minutes to the bake time if baking directly from the refrigerator.
  • Swiss cheese melts well, but sharp Cheddar also provides good flavor for these savory breakfast pastries.

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