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Ham and Cheese Croissants

Melt-in-Your-Mouth Ham and Cheese Croissants at Home

These Ham and Cheese Croissants combine savory ham and gooey cheese in flaky pastry, perfect for breakfast or brunch.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 8 croissants
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: French
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Croissants
  • 1 package Puff Pastry Use store-bought for convenience.
  • 8 oz Ham Thinly sliced quality ham.
  • 8 oz Cheese Gruyère or Swiss recommended.
  • 1 large Egg Beaten, for egg wash.
For Optional Fillings
  • 2 tbsp Mustard Dijon works great.
  • 1 tbsp Fresh Herbs Thyme or chives for flavor.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking sheet
  • parchment paper
  • Rolling Pin
  • sharp knife
  • pastry brush
  • Wire rack

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Prepare your work area.
  2. Roll out your puff pastry sheets to about 1/8 inch thick and slice into triangles.
  3. Add ham and cheese at the base of each triangle. Optionally spread mustard or add herbs.
  4. Roll each triangle from base to tip to form croissants, tucking the point underneath.
  5. Make the egg wash by beating one egg and brush it over the tops of the croissants.
  6. Bake for 15-20 minutes until puffed and golden brown.
  7. Let cool on a wire rack for about 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1croissantCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 7gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, chill the dough and use quality ingredients. These croissants can be made ahead and refrigerated until baking.

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