Cheese and Ham Croissant
Warm croissants split and filled with ham, gruyere-style cheese and Dijon mustard, heated until the cheese melts.
Before You Start
Split the croissant but do not cut it right through.
Put the cheese on top of the ham.
If your oven runs hot, check at 6 minutes.
Open the foil near the end for a crisp crust.
Making Cheese and Ham Croissant
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Heat the oven to 180°C / 355°F. Split each croissant three-quarters of the way through and spread the top halves with mustard.
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Fill with the ham and top with the cheese. Close and wrap loosely in foil.
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Bake for 8 minutes, opening the foil for the last 2 minutes to crisp the top. Cool for 1 minute.
What's Going On Here
Split the croissant only three-quarters of the way through, and the filling stays put. That is the single most useful tip for this breakfast.
A shop-bought croissant, a little ham and some cheese is all it takes, but the order matters. Spread the mustard on the inside of the top half, where it will not make the base damp. Put the cheese on the ham, not under it. The cheese melts into the folds and glues the sandwich together.
Wrap the filled croissants loosely in foil, which keeps the flaky top from burning while the middle warms.
Heat at 180°C for 8 minutes, then open the foil for the last 2 minutes if you want the crust crisp. If your oven runs hot, check at 6 minutes. Let them cool for 1 minute before eating. A handful of rocket tucked in after baking adds a fresh, peppery bite against the melted cheese.
Storage and Reheating
Best eaten at once. Keeps in the fridge for 1 day and reheats in a 160°C oven.
What to Serve Alongside
- Orange juice
- Fresh fruit
- Scrambled eggs
- Hot coffee
Still Wondering?
How long does Cheese and Ham Croissant take to make?
About 15 minutes in total — 5 minutes of preparation and 10 minutes of cooking. The recipe serves 2.
What are the key tips for making Cheese and Ham Croissant?
Split the croissant but do not cut it right through. Put the cheese on top of the ham. If your oven runs hot, check at 6 minutes. Open the foil near the end for a crisp crust.
What should I serve with Cheese and Ham Croissant?
Orange juice; Fresh fruit; Scrambled eggs; Hot coffee.
How should Cheese and Ham Croissant be stored?
Best eaten at once. Keeps in the fridge for 1 day and reheats in a 160°C oven.
Is Cheese and Ham Croissant suitable for a special diet?
This recipe is no added sugar. Those labels are checked against the ingredient list, so a dish is only marked when nothing in it contradicts the claim.
How many calories are in Cheese and Ham Croissant?
About 438 kcal per serving, with 21 g protein, 30 g carbohydrate and 26 g fat. The figures are calculated from the ingredient list and are an estimate.
What's in a Serving
Per serving, calculated from the ingredient list. Treat these as an estimate — brands and cuts vary.
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