Ham and cheese stuffed croissants (Printable)

Buttery croissants stuffed with ham, melted Gruyère, and tangy Dijon mustard. Golden, warm, and ready in 30 minutes.

# 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 Steps:

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.
06 - Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the croissants are golden and the cheese is melted.
07 - Serve warm.

# Expert Pointers:

01 -
  • The way the cheese creates these incredible golden rivers that pool in the valleys of the flaky layers
  • Its breakfast that feels fancy but takes literally no skill to pull off
  • Leftover croissants finally get the second life they deserve
02 -
  • If your croissants are super fresh, toast them at 180°C for about 5 minutes before stuffing so they have structural integrity
  • The filling mixture can be made the night before, which actually lets the flavors meld together
  • Don't panic if some cheese escapes during baking, that's the best part, just scrape it up and eat it
03 -
  • The mustard and mayonnaise combination is the secret to a filling that stays creamy instead of separating
  • Sprinkle a little extra cheese on the baking sheet around each croissant, those crispy cheese edges are delicious

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