Ham and Cheese Croissant
Apr 20, 2026
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With only 3 ingredients, this ham and cheese croissant is an easy sandwich for breakfast or brunch! I’ll show you how to fill a flaky croissant with smoky ham and melty cheese, and bake it in the oven in minutes.
Homemade Ham and Cheese Croissant
You don’t need to go out for brunch to enjoy a savory ham and cheese croissant! I’ve been making this breakfast croissant at home for years, and it couldn’t be easier. Slice a buttery, flaky croissant in half and fill it with salty ham, melty cheese, and your choice of spread. Baking gets the outside crispy while the cheese melts inside.
Assembling these croissants on a baking sheet is an easy way to make food for a crowd in 10 minutes! Perfect with a side of fruit salad and a pineapple mimosa for Easter or Mother’s Day brunch.
Ingredients You’ll Need
Here are the simple ingredients you’ll need to make a ham and cheese croissant. Scroll to the recipe card for the printable list with amounts.
- Croissants – As many as you’ll need. These breakfast sandwiches are a great way to use up day-old or stale croissants, since baking crisps them up anyway.
- Ham – Use leftover baked ham that’s been thinly sliced. You can also use deli ham.
- Cheese – Swiss, Havarti, cheddar, and provolone are good options. Any meltable cheese.
Optional Spreads
- Mayonnaise
- Honey mustard sauce
- Roasted garlic aioli
- Dijon mustard (I like to do a mix of mayo and mustard)
What Else Can I Add to a Breakfast Croissant?
This ham and cheese croissant is super customizable. I love changing up the ingredients depending on what I have in the fridge. These are more ideas.
- Scrambled or poached egg
- Greens like spinach or arugula
- Bacon or smoked salmon instead of ham
- Hollandaise sauce
- Basil pesto or Zhoug sauce
- Sliced tomatoes or caramelized onions
Croissant Alternatives
If you don’t have croissants, you can make a ham and cheese sandwich on an English muffin, sourdough, focaccia, or any sliced bread you have on hand. You could even use crescent roll dough and make this sandwich into ham and cheese roll-ups!
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Ham and Cheese Croissant
Ingredients
- 4 croissants
- 8 slices cooked honey ham
- 8 slices cheese, such as Swiss, Havarti, cheddar, or your favorite kind of melty cheese
- Optional spreads: mayo, garlic aioli, honey mustard or Dijon mustard
Instructions
- Get ready to bake. Preheat the oven to 350˚F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a Silpat.
- Prepare the croissants. Slice the croissants in half. If you are using spreads, add your desired amount of mayo, aioli, or mustard to each slice of croissant.
- Assemble. Briefly warm the ham in the microwave, about 30 seconds. On the prepared baking sheet, add two slices of ham and two slices of cheese to one side of each croissant. Top with the other half of each croissant.
- Bake. Bake 3-5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted. The croissants should be lightly toasted.
- Serve. Remove from oven and let stand for a minute before serving.
Notes
- Nutritional information does not include any spreads.
Nutrition
Nutritional info is an estimate and provided as courtesy. Values may vary according to the ingredients and tools used. Please use your preferred nutritional calculator for more detailed info.
How to Make a Ham and Cheese Croissant
You can scale this recipe to make as many ham and cheese croissants as you’d like. The steps are the same:
- Prepare the croissant. Slice the croissant in half, and add your choice of sandwich spread to each half. Arrange the croissant slices on a lined baking sheet.
- Assemble. Meanwhile, warm the ham in the microwave, and add two slices of ham to one half of the croissant. Top that with two slices of cheese. Close the sandwich with the other half of the croissant.
- Bake. Bake in a 350ºF oven for 3-5 minutes, just enough to melt the cheese and lightly toast the croissant. Enjoy!
