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Baked Ham and Cheese Croissants

Flaky crescent rolls stuffed with ham and a thick, gooey blend of melted cheese, then brushed with a savory mustard-butter glaze.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 8 croissants
Course: Appetizer, Breakfast, Lunch
Cuisine: American, French
Calories: 280
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Croissants
  • 1 can (8 oz) refrigerated crescent rolls
  • 8 slices deli ham thinly sliced
  • 8 slices Swiss, Gruyère, or Provolone cheese for best gooey melt
For the Thick, Gooey Glaze
  • 0.25 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp brown sugar or honey
  • 0.5 tsp dried parsley optional
  • 0.25 tsp garlic powder optional
  • 1 tbsp poppy seeds or sesame seeds optional topping

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Small mixing bowl
  • Pastry brush

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Unroll the crescent roll dough and separate into eight triangles.
  3. Place one slice of ham and one slice of cheese (or shredded cheese) on the wide end of each dough triangle.
  4. Roll from the wide end towards the tip to form the crescent shape. Gently pinch to seal the edges of the gooey filling.
  5. Make the Gooey Glaze: Whisk together melted butter, Dijon, brown sugar/honey, parsley, and garlic powder until thick and viscous.
  6. Arrange croissants on the sheet. Liberally brush the gooey glaze over the tops and sprinkle with seeds.
  7. Bake for 12-15 minutes until deep golden brown and the gooey cheese has melted and oozed slightly.
  8. Let cool for 5-10 minutes on the sheet before serving. Caution: Molten cheese is very hot!

Notes

Use a good melting cheese like Gruyère or Swiss for the best gooey center. Parchment paper is essential for easy cleanup of the oozed, caramelized cheese. For extra flavor, use Black Forest ham.