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My family goes nuts for these honey mustard glazed ham and cheese croissants at weekend brunches. The mix of buttery pastry, gooey cheese, and that sweet-sharp glaze creates something downright incredible. I've played around with many toppings but this honey mustard combo hits all the right notes, making each mouthful absolutely delicious.
Delightful Harmony
The real magic in these ham and cheese croissants comes from how everything works together. The ham's saltiness matches perfectly with the mellow cheese, while our honey mustard drizzle adds an unexpected richness that transforms them from basic to mind-blowing. Everyone drifts toward the kitchen when these babies start baking.
What You'll Need
- Croissants: 4 buttery, crisp ones.
- Ham: 8 slices premium thick-cut.
- Cheese: 8 slices Leerdammer or comparable.
- Dijon Mustard: ½ tablespoon authentic Dijon.
- Honey: 1 tablespoon raw works best.
- Brown Sugar: ½ tablespoon firmly packed.
- Poppy Seeds: 1 teaspoon to sprinkle on top.
Let's Get Cooking
- Into the Oven
- Watch everything melt into gooey perfection.
- Mix Your Glaze
- Combine those sweet and zesty ingredients.
- Start with Assembly
- Build your tasty ham and cheese layers.
Plan Ahead
What's great about these honey mustard ham and cheese croissants is you can get them ready beforehand. I typically set everything up the evening before, then just brush on the glaze and pop them in the oven in the morning. There's nothing like their smell to get everyone out of bed.
Choose Quality
Great ingredients really make these ham and cheese croissants stand out. I always grab honey baked ham and smooth Leerdammer cheese when making them. They melt together under that sticky glaze in a way that's completely mouthwatering.
Fresh is Best
Though you can save and warm up these croissants later, they're truly amazing straight from the oven. That special moment when the honey mustard topping is still warm and the cheese is all gooey is breakfast paradise. If you need to warm them up again, using the oven keeps them nice and crunchy.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- → Can I prep these early?
- Sure! Get the croissants stuffed and the glaze made in advance. Keep them in the fridge, and let the glaze warm up before baking.
- → How do I reheat them?
- Pop them in the oven at 190C/375F for 5 minutes to get crispy, or microwave for about a minute if you prefer them softer.
- → What’s the point of layering cheese both sides?
- It helps everything stick together and makes the cheese melt evenly throughout.
- → Is it fine to swap the cheese?
- Absolutely, if you’ve got a good melting cheese on hand, it’ll work here.
- → Why add the glaze beforehand?
- Heating it with the glaze makes it caramelize a bit, giving you extra flavor and a shiny finish.