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Ham and Cheese Croissant Bites

Buttery mini croissants split and filled with ham, Gruyère, and honey Dijon

⏱️ Prep: 20min🍳 Cook: 15min⏰ Total: 35min👥 Serves: 24🌡️ hot
⚠️ Contains: 🥛 Dairy, 🌾 Gluten

Ingredients

  • 24mini croissants(fresh or frozen, thawed)
  • 8 ozdeli ham(thinly sliced)
  • 8 ozGruyère cheese(thinly sliced)
  • 3 tbspDijon mustard
  • 2 tbsphoney
  • 4 tbspbutter(melted)
  • 1 tbsppoppy seeds
  • 0.5 tsponion powder

📝 Make Ahead

Can be assembled up to 24 hours ahead; cover and refrigerate. Add 3-4 minutes to baking time if baking from cold.

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F
  2. Mix Dijon mustard with honey to make honey Dijon
  3. Split each croissant horizontally
  4. Spread honey Dijon on bottom half
  5. Layer ham and Gruyère on each
  6. Replace top of croissant
  7. Arrange in baking dish
  8. Mix melted butter with poppy seeds and onion powder
  9. Brush butter mixture over tops of croissants
  10. Bake 12-15 minutes until cheese is melted and tops are golden
  11. Serve warm

💡 Pro Tips

Look for mini croissants at bakeries or use frozen and thawed. The honey Dijon balances the richness of the butter and cheese. Swiss cheese can substitute for Gruyère. Brushing with the seasoned butter creates a beautiful golden finish.

📜 History

The ham and cheese croissant is a French café staple that has been adopted worldwide. This mini version transforms the handheld sandwich into an elegant brunch bite, with the honey Dijon glaze adding an American twist to the French classic.

🍸 Pairs Well With

Also pairs well with:

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