Description
Easy, make-ahead breakfast sandwiches featuring buttery croissants, sliced ham, and cheddar cheese. Perfect for busy mornings and budget-conscious families.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12–16 large croissants (store brand or frozen)
- 12–16 slices sliced ham (honey or Virginia ham)
- 12–16 slices cheddar cheese (mild or sharp)
- 4 tablespoons butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 egg, beaten with 1 tablespoon water (for egg wash, optional)
- 1 teaspoon poppy seeds or sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Slice croissants in half horizontally. Lay them cut-side up on the baking sheet.
- Spread a thin layer of Dijon mustard on the bottom half of each croissant.
- Add a slice of ham and a slice of cheese to each bottom half. Press down gently.
- Top with the other half of the croissant.
- Brush the tops generously with melted butter. Optionally brush with egg wash and sprinkle with seeds.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes until golden brown and cheese is melted.
- Cool for 2-3 minutes before serving.
Notes
Can be assembled the night before and refrigerated. For make-ahead, cover tightly with plastic wrap. If using frozen croissants, thaw slightly or add 2-3 minutes to baking time. Do not overfill to prevent bursting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 520
- Fat: 16
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Carbohydrates: 22
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 12
Keywords: breakfast, croissant sandwich, ham and cheese, make-ahead, budget meal, back to school, easy breakfast, family meal