Ham and Cheese Stuffed Croissants (Printable)

Buttery croissants stuffed with ham, Swiss cheese, and creamy Dijon sauce, baked until golden and melty.

# What you'll need:

→ Croissants

01 - 6 large croissants (store-bought or homemade)

→ Filling

02 - 6 slices cooked ham
03 - 6 slices Swiss cheese (Emmental or Gruyère)
04 - 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
05 - 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
06 - 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
07 - Freshly ground black pepper to taste

→ Topping

08 - 1 large egg, beaten
09 - 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Slice each croissant horizontally without cutting completely through, creating a pocket for filling.
03 - Whisk together Dijon mustard, mayonnaise, and chives. Season with black pepper.
04 - Spread 1 teaspoon of mustard mixture inside each croissant, then layer one slice of ham and one slice of Swiss cheese.
05 - Press croissants closed, place on baking sheet, brush tops with beaten egg, and sprinkle with grated Parmesan.
06 - Bake for 15 to 18 minutes until golden brown, cheese is melted, and filling is hot throughout.
07 - Let cool for 2 to 3 minutes before serving warm.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • These transform ordinary croissants into something restaurant-worthy with almost zero effort
  • The Dijon cream sauce is the kind of detail that makes people ask what your secret ingredient is
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  • Overstuffing might seem generous but the cheese will explode out the sides and you will lose all that filling goodness
  • Let them cool for at least 2 minutes or the molten cheese will burn your mouth and you will be too sad to enjoy them properly
03 -
  • Room temperature croissants are easier to slice without crushing them
  • Buy one extra croissant because someone always wants seconds

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