Ham and Cheese Croissant (Printable)

Flaky buttery croissants filled with ham and melted Swiss cheese

# Ingredient List:

01 - 4 large all-butter croissants, preferably day-old

02 - 4 slices high-quality cooked ham

03 - 4 slices Swiss cheese (Gruyère or Emmental recommended)

04 - 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard (optional)

05 - 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted

01 - Set oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

02 - Slice each croissant horizontally without cutting completely through, creating a hinge for filling.

03 - Spread a thin layer of Dijon mustard inside each croissant if desired.

04 - Place one slice of ham and one slice of Swiss cheese inside each croissant.

05 - Close croissants gently, brush tops with melted butter, and arrange on the prepared baking sheet.

06 - Bake for 12-15 minutes until cheese melts and croissants are golden and crisp.

07 - Remove from oven and serve immediately while warm.

01 -

Day-old croissants transform into something extraordinary in just minutes
The way the cheese gets all melty and tangles with the salty ham feels like a tiny luxury

02 -

Resist the urge to overstuff, or the filling will escape and make a mess of your baking sheet
Using day-old croissants actually yields better results, as fresh ones can turn soggy under all that filling

03 -

Let the assembled croissants sit for 5 minutes before baking if they are straight from the fridge, helping them heat more evenly
Watch them closely in those last few minutes, because the difference between golden and burnt is smaller than you would think