Easy Cheese Croissants for a Cozy Easter Brunch
These Easy Cheese Croissants are perfect for a cozy Easter brunch, combining buttery croissants with savory ham and melted Swiss cheese.
Equipment
- Oven
- Baking dish
- Mixing bowl
- Whisk
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup unsalted butter at room temperature
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 pieces green onions thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon honey
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 12 pieces mini croissants halved horizontally
- 1 pound thinly sliced smoked deli ham
- 12 slices Swiss cheese diagonally sliced
- 1 large egg white
- 2 teaspoons poppy seeds
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and grease a 9 x 13 baking dish.
- Mix butter, Dijon mustard, green onions, and honey in a bowl; season with salt and pepper.
- Spread the butter mixture on both sides of the croissants and fill with ham and cheese.
- Arrange the croissants in a single layer in the baking dish.
- Whisk egg white with water, brush over croissants, and sprinkle with poppy seeds.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes until golden brown and crispy, then cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Choose high-quality croissants for the best results. For a crispier texture, leave filled croissants unwrapped while baking. Consider adding grated cheese on top for extra flavor.