Ham and Cheese Stuffed Croissants (Printable)

Golden buttery croissants stuffed with ham, melted Gruyère cheese, and tangy Dijon mustard

# What You'll Need:

01 - 4 large croissants, preferably day-old

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

08 - 1 tbsp melted butter

09 - 1 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese

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 if using.

06 - Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until the croissants are golden and the cheese is melted.

07 - Serve warm.

01 -

The contrast between shatteringly crisp exterior and gooey melted cheese inside is absolute breakfast magic
Dayold croissants actually work better here, so you can rescue slightly stale pastries from going to waste
Ready in 30 minutes but tastes like something from a French café

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Do not overstuff the croissants or the filling will spill out during baking and make a mess of your oven
Let them rest for a couple of minutes after baking or the molten cheese will burn your mouth
They reheat surprisingly well in a 350°F oven for 5 minutes if you have leftovers

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Room temperature ingredients mix more evenly creating a cohesive filling that wont separate during baking
Grating your own cheese melts better than preshredded bags which contain anti caking agents