Stuffed Croissants Ham Cheese (Printable)

Golden croissants stuffed with ham, Swiss cheese, and creamy Dijon mayo. Crispy, melty, and ready in 33 minutes.

# What You Need:

→ Croissants

01 - 6 large croissants (store-bought or homemade)

→ Filling

02 - 6 slices cooked ham
03 - 6 slices Swiss cheese (Emmental or Gruyère)
04 - 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
05 - 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
06 - 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives (optional)
07 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

→ Topping

08 - 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
09 - 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan (optional)

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Slice each croissant horizontally without cutting completely through, creating a pocket for filling.
03 - In a small bowl, whisk together Dijon mustard, mayonnaise, and chives if using. Season with black pepper.
04 - Spread approximately 1 teaspoon of the mustard mixture inside each croissant pocket.
05 - Place one slice of ham and one slice of Swiss cheese inside each prepared croissant.
06 - Gently press croissants closed and arrange on the prepared baking sheet.
07 - Brush tops of croissants with beaten egg. Sprinkle with grated Parmesan if desired.
08 - Bake for 15–18 minutes until croissants are golden brown, cheese is melted, and filling is heated through.
09 - Let cool for 2–3 minutes before serving warm.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It transforms ordinary bakery croissants into something extraordinary with almost zero effort
  • The Dijon sauce creates this creamy tang that cuts through the richness in the most perfect way
02 -
  • Dont cut all the way through the croissants or your filling will ooze out onto the baking sheet instead of staying inside where it belongs
  • Room temperature croissants slice more cleanly without crumbling everywhere, so let them sit out for 15 minutes before cutting
03 -
  • Check the labels on store-bought croissants if anyone has nut or sesame allergies since trace amounts are common
  • The egg wash is what creates that professional bakery finish so dont skip it even if you're feeling lazy

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