These Glazed Ham and Cheese Croissants are a delightful twist on the classic croissant, combining the savory flavors of ham and Gruyère with a sweet honey glaze. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or any time you want a comforting, yet impressive treat. Let's dive into this easy yet indulgent recipe!
Crescent roll dough: This is the base of our croissant, providing a buttery, flaky texture without the fuss of homemade dough. Cooked ham: Adds a hearty, savory element to each bite. Use leftover ham or deli slices. Gruyère cheese: Known for its rich, creamy flavor, it melts beautifully and complements the ham perfectly. Dijon mustard: Offers a subtle tang that cuts through the richness of the cheese and ham. Honey: Sweetens the glaze, creating a lovely contrast to the savory filling. Butter: Enhances the glaze's richness and helps achieve a glossy finish. Brown sugar: Deepens the sweetness and caramelizes slightly during baking. Garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper: These spices add depth and a mild kick to the glaze. Egg: Helps the croissants brown beautifully. Sesame seeds: Provide a nutty crunch on top.
These croissants are perfect for brunch alongside a fresh fruit salad or a light green salad with a citrus vinaigrette. For a more indulgent breakfast, serve with a creamy scrambled egg on the side.
Start by preheating your oven to 375°F (190°C). While it heats up, line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and make cleanup easy. Unroll the crescent roll dough, and you'll see it's divided into triangles. Spread a small amount of Dijon mustard on each triangle, focusing on the wider end where we'll place the filling.
Now for the filling: add a few pieces of chopped ham and a sprinkle of Gruyère cheese onto the mustard-covered end of each triangle. Roll each piece of dough from the wide end to the tip, making sure to enclose the filling as you shape it into a crescent.
Place your rolled croissants on the prepared baking sheet, leaving a bit of space between them so they have room to puff up. In a small bowl, mix together honey, melted butter, brown sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper. This is your delicious glaze.
Brush each croissant with the beaten egg wash first. This helps them achieve a lovely golden color. Then, brush the honey glaze generously over the top of each croissant. Finally, sprinkle sesame seeds over the top for added texture and flavor.
Bake your croissants in the preheated oven for 15-18 minutes. You'll know they're done when they're golden brown and crispy. Let them cool slightly before serving so the flavors can settle and no one burns their tongue!
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