Ham and Cheese Croissant Recipe

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Kristina Vanni
Kristina Vanni
Kristina Vanni
An internationally recognized culinary authority, Kristina Vanni is well-known for her recipe development, food photography, and experience as a TV show host.
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Updated on 08/2/24
Ham and Cheese Croissant

The Spruce Eats / Kristina Vanni

Prep: 5 mins
Cook: 10 mins
Total: 15 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Yield: 4 sandwiches

A warm and flaky ham and cheese croissant is an elegant sandwich that can make you feel like you've been transported to a French bistro. With only four ingredients, it is important to make each component the highest quality. This is the time to invest in the best-sliced ham and cheese available at your deli counter, as well as a nice jar of Dijon mustard. If you really want to get fancy, you can even make your own homemade croissants.

If you don't have the time, you can always pick up some fresh croissants at your favorite bakery. It's worth splurging for bakery-made croissants over the ones in bags at the grocery—fresh croissants are wonderfully buttery and flaky, and make this sandwich really shine. Frozen croissants will also work in this recipe.

What You'll Need to Make This Ham and Cheese Croissant Recipe
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A Sharp Serrated Knife
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A Sturdy Baking Sheet

Ingredients

  • 4 large croissants

  • 4 teaspoons dijon mustard

  • 8 slices swiss cheese

  • 8 slices thinly-sliced deli ham

Steps to Make It

  1. Gather the ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350 F.

    Ham and Cheese Croissant ingredients

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  2. Slice 4 large croissants in half lengthwise and place on a baking sheet.

    Sliced croissants on a baking sheet

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  3. Spread 1 teaspoon of dijon mustard on each cut slice.

    Mustard spread on croissant halves

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  4. Place one piece of Swiss cheese down on the bottom slices of the croissants. The slices may need to be torn in half to cover the surface of the croissant while avoiding the hole in the center.

    Croissant halves topped with mustard and cheese

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  5. Top each croissant with two slices of the deli ham.

    Croissant halves topped with mustard, cheese, and ham

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  6. Top with the remaining cheese slices, once again, torn if necessary.

    Assembling ham and cheese croissants on a baking sheet

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  7. Place the croissant tops on top. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melty and the croissants are warm and toasted.

    Ham and Cheese Croissants on a baking sheet before baking

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  8. Enjoy immediately, fresh and warm from the oven.

    Ham and Cheese Croissants on a baking sheet

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How to Store Ham and Cheese Croissants

  • Assembled and baked ham and cheese croissants are best when served hot and fresh from the oven. They can sit out for a few hours, but they will lose their crisp texture as they sit.
  • Leftover ham and cheese croissants can be wrapped and stored in the refrigerator for up to one day. They can then be reheated in a 350 F oven for 5 minutes or in the microwave for 20 seconds.
  • Although fresh croissants can last for a few days before consuming, like all fresh bread, they taste better when enjoyed on the same day.

Feeling Adventurous? Try This:

A variety of ham, cheese, and spread combinations can make the sandwiches unique:

  • Copycat Starbucks ham and cheese croissant - Use hickory-smoked ham and Swiss cheese.
  • For an Italian-inspired version - Try prosciutto, fontina cheese, and fig jam in place of the mustard.
  • Make it kid-friendly - Kids love a sweeter version of ham and cheese croissants made with honey-baked ham, cheddar cheese, and honey mustard.
  • Switch up the fillings - Black forest ham, muenster cheese, and whole-grain mustard also make for a delicious warm sandwich.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
532 Calories
33g Fat
32g Carbs
27g Protein
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Nutrition Facts
Servings: 4
Amount per serving
Calories 532
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 33g 42%
Saturated Fat 18g 91%
Cholesterol 112mg 37%
Sodium 1026mg 45%
Total Carbohydrate 32g 12%
Dietary Fiber 2g 7%
Total Sugars 8g
Protein 27g
Vitamin C 0mg 1%
Calcium 528mg 41%
Iron 2mg 10%
Potassium 309mg 7%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)