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Golden Baked Ham and Cheese Croissants

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Follow these steps to make flaky, golden brown croissants filled with savory ham and melted cheese using pre-made dough for simplicity.

Ingredients

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  • 1 package (8 count) refrigerated crescent roll dough (or puff pastry sheets)
  • 8 slices deli ham, thinly sliced
  • 4 ounces Swiss cheese, thinly sliced or shredded
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard (optional, for brushing)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit (190 degrees Celsius). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. If using crescent roll dough, unroll the dough triangles onto a clean surface. If using puff pastry, cut the sheet into 8 equal rectangles or triangles.
  3. Place one slice of ham near the wide end of each dough triangle or rectangle. Top the ham with a small amount of cheese.
  4. Roll the dough tightly, starting from the wide end and rolling toward the point. Place the rolled croissant seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet.
  5. In a small bowl, whisk the egg with 1 tablespoon of water to create an egg wash.
  6. Brush the tops of the croissants lightly with the egg wash. If desired, brush a very thin layer of Dijon mustard over the egg wash for added flavor.
  7. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the croissants are puffed and deeply golden brown.
  8. Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before serving warm.

Notes

  • For extra flakiness, chill the assembled, unbaked croissants for 15 minutes before applying the egg wash and baking.
  • Use Gruyère or Provolone cheese instead of Swiss for a different flavor profile.
  • If the croissants brown too quickly, loosely tent the baking sheet with aluminum foil for the last 5 minutes of baking.

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