Stuffed Croissants Ham Cheese (Printer-friendly)

Golden croissants stuffed with ham, Gruyère, and Dijon mustard, baked until flaky and cheese-melted perfection.

# What You'll Need:

→ Croissants

01 - 4 large croissants, preferably day-old

→ Filling

02 - 4 oz sliced ham, chopped
03 - 4 oz Gruyère or Swiss cheese, shredded
04 - 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
05 - 2 tbsp mayonnaise
06 - 1 tbsp chopped fresh chives
07 - Freshly ground black pepper to taste

→ Topping

08 - 1 tbsp melted butter
09 - 1 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese

# How To Make It:

01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Using a sharp knife, slice each croissant horizontally, leaving a small hinge so they open like a book.
03 - In a bowl, mix together the ham, Gruyère, Dijon mustard, mayonnaise, chives, and black pepper until well combined.
04 - Gently open each croissant and evenly distribute the filling mixture inside.
05 - Place the stuffed croissants on the prepared baking sheet. Brush the tops with melted butter and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
06 - Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the croissants are golden and the cheese is melted.
07 - Remove from oven and serve warm.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Transforms stale croissants into something better than fresh
  • Ready in under 30 minutes with ingredients you probably have
  • The kind of comfort food that makes people pause and smile
02 -
  • Dont overfill or the cheese will escape and burn on your baking sheet
  • Dayold croissants work better because fresh ones can get soggy inside
  • The mustard flavor mellows during baking so dont be shy with it
03 -
  • Freeze extra stuffed croissants before baking for emergency breakfasts
  • Use any soft cheese like brie or camembert for an extra decadent version

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