Scrumptious Ham and Cheese Croissants are not only amazing for brunch but also fabulous for a make-ahead breakfast. This ham and cheese croissant recipe is one you'll want to save!
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Trust me when I say this is a seriously delicious recipe! These ham and cheese croissants make an excellent addition to brunch. These pair amazing with a smear of fig jam, which helps cut the richness of the buttery pastry and gooey cheese.
However, I also make them as after-school snacks and on game day. They're a delicious and easy recipe the whole family loves.
I'm in love with these ham and cheese croissants because they're just so very easy to make. What's better than tender ham and creamy muenster cheese wrapped puff pastry and baked until golden all over?
Now to make these ham and cheese croissants, you can use any ham you like. I prefer honey ham but have also made these with smoked ham. These are super versatile so you can also swap out the cheese for whatever creamy cheese you love. Swiss and gouda would taste amazing!
🧂 Ingredients
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You need just a handful of ingredients to make these delicious
- thinly sliced deli ham
- sliced Munster cheese
- Puff Pastry Dough
- egg wash
from the pantry: salt and pepper
🔪Instructions
- To prepare the ham and cheese croissants, first roll out the puff pastry dough on a cutting board and cut into 8 triangles.
- Cut the cheese slices in half diagonally to form triangles and add to each piece of dough.
- Then, cut the ham slices into triangles also and add two slices of slice of ham on top of the cheese.
- Place a second piece of cheese on top of the ham, and then season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Starting from the widest part of the triangle, roll the dough up.
- Place each ham and cheese croissant onto a sheet pan lined with parchment paper.
- Add a tablespoon of water to 1 egg and whisk for an egg wash.
- Finally, brush the croissants with the egg wash using a pastry brush.
- Bake 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
Equipment
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- baking sheet with parchment paper
- bench scraper
- Knife
- Measuring Spoons
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Variations
You can use leftover ham to make these, and they're also great with deli turkey or roast beef.
While I love Muenster cheese to make these croissants, it would also be good with Swiss, gouda, mozzarella, or provolone.
🍴 Serving Suggestions
For a simple brunch, serve these tender ham and cheese croissants with fig jam alongside our Honey Lime Fruit Salad, Blueberry Banana Breakfast Cookies, and a quick salad with Lemon Vinaigrette.
On game day, these are awesome with wings, chili potato skins, and cheesy bacon dip. Serve them with honey mustard sauce.
😋 Similar Recipes
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- buffalo chicken puff pastry
- asparagus puff pastry bundles
- puff pastry chicken pockets
- pumpkin spice puff pastry twists
- puff pastry pizza pockets
- puff pastry bacon twists
- spinach puff pastry cups
- strawberry cream cheese puff pastry
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📋 Ham and Cheese Croissants
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Ham and Cheese Croissants
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Equipment
- baking sheet with parchment paper
- bench scraper
- Knife
Ingredients
- 1 pkg puff pastry
- 8 slices deli ham
- 8 slices Munster cheese
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon water
Instructions
- Start by preheating the oven to 350-degrees F.
- Line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
- To prepare the ham and cheese croissants, first roll out the puff pastry dough on a cutting board.1 pkg puff pastry
- Use a bench scraper to cut the dough into four rectangles.
- Next, cut each rectangle into a eight triangles.
- Cut the cheese slices in half diagonally to form triangles.
- Add a triangle slice of cheese to each piece of dough.8 slices Munster cheese
- Then, cut the ham slices into triangles also. Add two slices of sliced of ham on top of the cheese.8 slices deli ham
- Place a second piece of cheese on top of the ham, and then season with salt and pepper to taste.salt and pepper to taste
- Starting from the widest part of the triangle, roll the dough up.
- Place each ham and cheese croissant onto the sheet pan.
- Add a tablespoon of water to 1 egg and whisk for an egg wash.1 egg, 1 tablespoon water
- Finally, brush the croissants with the egg wash using a pastry brush.
- Bake 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Serve hot with fig jam.
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Nutrition
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from left to right:
- Blueberry Oat Muffins - this is a delicious, healthy breakfast on the go.
- Honey Lime Fruit Salad - the perfect fruit salad for a brunch.
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- Sausage and Cheese Breakfast Egg Muffins - these are great to make ahead for the week to come.
Ellen Folkman says
My kids will love to come home to these after school! I'll have to make a double batch since they are hungry teenagers!
Ang Paris says
Yes! They're a great snack for anytime of day 🙂
Lori Vachon says
I love that you used Muenster cheese, I feel it doesn't find its way into recipe enough. Can't wait to make these for my family.
Ang Paris says
Munster is so amazing! Thanks for stopping by today Lori 🙂
Natalie Shaw says
Amazing, my family would LOVE these! Thanks for the recipe!
Ang Paris says
They are SO yummy and super easy! Great afternoon snack, too!
Lisa Kerhin says
We just made these with Wewalka pastry dough, and loved them. I'll have to try it with Muester cheese next time.
debi at Life Currents says
These are great for so many occasions. They'd be great for a nice light dinner too!
Ang Paris says
Oh definitely perfect for dinner 🙂
Thanks for visiting Debi!
Valentina | The Baking Fairy says
Croissants filled with melty cheese sound like actual HEAVEN! I need these in my life!!
Cheese Curd In Paradise says
My kiddos would eat an entire plate of these. I can't wait to make them because I know it will be a well loved dinner.
Ang Paris says
The first batch was GONE before I had a chance to take photos! Seriously so good 🙂
Jill Rivera says
I make overnight french toast.
Ang Paris says
I always adore easy make ahead dishes!
Thanks for visiting Jill 🙂
Karenann S. says
I love making my walnut coffee cake, lemon loaf cake and Easter egg bread for Easter brunch. Along with delicious sweets, I always make my french toast and fresh waffles and eggs!
Barbara Pacific says
The usually. Cinnamon buns for breakfasy, spiral ham. Deviled eggs, mashed potatoes and other goodies for late lunch early dinner.
christopher h says
we usually go simple - baked ham and scalloped potatoes
Frieda says
So honestly I'm not making anything home -made. (Is that cheating) Between working all weekend, church, easter egg hunt - we are all going out for lunch. BUT - I have all week off with my little boys. We love to cook together. Chocolate croissants are on our list to do this week. Mmmmm!
Allison Matz says
I am usually in charge of the ham for Easter supper.
Jennifer M. says
I make an easy breakfast, like quiche.
Ang Paris says
YES! Easy is the way to go 🙂
Thanks for visiting Jennifer!
Heather says
Easter breakfast sometimes is poached eggs with hollandaise sauce, Hashbrowns, and toast/ hot cross buns
Ang Paris says
Sounds delish!
Thanks for stopping by Heather 🙂
Lisa O. says
We are going non traditional this... We will be having how'd ribs,beans and cornbread. Happy Easter!
Ang Paris says
YUM! That sounds fun!
Karley Moore says
I always make ham, cheese, and spinach quiche. I also make grandmother's lemon bars. Thanks for the fabulous giveaway!
Margot S. says
We are having ham, scalloped potatoes, asparagus and lots of chocolate!
Sherry Wooten says
I am bound by my family with fixing the traditional favorites passed down from my grandmothers and mother.....spiral glazed ham, mashed potatoes and ham gravy, homemade noodles, homemade rolls, corn casserole, green bean casserole, pineapple casserole, peanut salad, watergate salad, deviled eggs, and an array of desserts.
Steven Epstein says
Baked Ham with Brown Sugar Mustard Glaze.
Classic Deviled Eggs.
Macaroni and Cheese.
Asparagus and Cheese Tart
Joye I says
I live in the Southwest, so we always have homemade tamales along with the ham and side dishes.
sue says
We always have ham and scallop potatoes
Ang Paris says
Delish! Sounds like a great meal, Sue.
Thanks for visiting!
Maureen Brittain says
M.y husband uses the grill to do all his cooking. This Easter he is training the granddaughter how to grill her favorite chicken and steak. Of course anything with chocolate for dessert.
Ang Paris says
That is SO awesome! Thank you so much for sharing Maureen!
Happy Easter 🙂
Alice F says
I like to make lamb, deviled eggs, mashed potatoes, rolls, english peas, and coconut cake! Happy Easter!
Kelly Grant says
Usually a ham with mashed potatoes
Thomas Frink says
We tend to make ham-centric omelets.
Vicke V says
Very southern, very traditional and takes days, like all our holidays.
Easter is ham, chicken and dumplings and ALL the sides and desserts. All from scratch and all delicious.
Cathy Truman says
We are having ham and fresh green beans, mac and cheese, sweet potatoes, rolls, salads and fresh strawberry pies
Gail B says
I usually fix a honey ham with cream cheese mash potatoes, ambrosia salad, and sugared carrots.
Ang Paris says
YUM! Sounds delicious Gail!
Thanks for stopping by 🙂
Alona Y says
We usually bring the dessert or treats to easter dinner with the family, one thing we always make is decorated cookies with the kids.
Rebecca B says
We don't change too much up from our regular meals, picky eaters... I do have them all convinced that they love deviled eggs!