Description
Warm, flaky croissants stuffed with savory ham and melted Swiss cheese, perfect for a quick breakfast or cozy brunch.
Ingredients
- Croissants: 4 large, fresh croissants
- Deli Ham: 8 thin slices, about 200 grams
- Swiss Cheese: 4 slices, about 120 grams
- Unsalted Butter: 1 tablespoon, softened
- Dijon Mustard: 1 tablespoon, optional
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Spread a thin layer of Dijon mustard inside each croissant if using.
- Place the sliced croissants open on the lined baking sheet.
- Layer two slices of ham and one slice of cheese inside each croissant. Close gently and brush tops with softened butter.
- Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until cheese melts and croissants are lightly crisp.
- Remove from oven and let rest 2 to 3 minutes.
- Serve warm and enjoy.
Notes
- Use bakery quality croissants for the best flakiness.
- Lightly toast the inside before filling for extra crispness.
- Avoid overstuffing to prevent sogginess.
- Reheat leftovers in the oven for best texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast/Brunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 croissant
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 22 grams
- Saturated Fat: 12 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 38 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 15 grams
- Cholesterol: 50 mg
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