Ham and Cheese Croissant Recipe
Golden-baked mini croissants brimming with savory ham and creamy Swiss cheese, complemented by a flavorful honey-mustard spread and finished with a delicate poppy seed crust — a delectable choice for brunch or party platters.
Ingredients
- 12 mini croissants sliced horizontally
- 12 slices Swiss cheese cut on the diagonal
- 2 teaspoons poppy seeds
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 large egg white
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 green onions finely sliced
- ⅓ cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 pound thinly sliced smoked deli ham
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and prepare a 9 x 13-inch baking dish with a light coating of oil or nonstick spray. In a small mixing bowl, stir together the softened butter, Dijon mustard, green onions, and honey; season the mixture with sea salt and black pepper to taste. Spread this seasoned butter evenly over both halves of each croissant. Assemble the croissant sandwiches by layering each with smoked ham and a slice of Swiss cheese, then gently close. Arrange the prepared croissants in a single layer in the baking dish. In a separate bowl, beat the egg white with 1 tablespoon of water and brush the mixture over the tops of the croissants; finish by sprinkling with poppy seeds. Bake in the preheated oven for 15 to 18 minutes, or until the croissants are golden and crisp. Allow them to rest for 5 minutes before serving warm.