Description

A quick and delicious 10-minute breakfast sandwich featuring flaky butter croissants, savory ham, and melted Gruyère cheese, perfect for busy school mornings.

Ingredients

Scale

4 large butter croissants (or 8 halves)
2 tablespoons softened butter
8 slices ham (honey or Black Forest)
8 slices Gruyère cheese (or Swiss/Cheddar)
1 tablespoon whole grain or Dijon mustard
Everything bagel seasoning (optional)
1 egg whisked with splash of milk (optional, for egg wash)

Instructions

Preheat toaster oven or regular oven to 375°F (190°C).
Slice croissants in half horizontally.
Spread softened butter on the outside (bottom and top halves) of the croissants. Sprinkle with everything bagel seasoning if using.
Spread a thin layer of mustard on the bottom half of each croissant.
Place half of the cheese slices on the bottom half, followed by the ham slices.
Top with the remaining cheese slices.
Place assembled sandwiches on a baking sheet or in the toaster oven.
Toast for 5-7 minutes until cheese is melted and croissants are golden brown and crispy.
Let rest for 1 minute before serving.

Notes

For best results, use fresh or thawed butter croissants. If using frozen croissants, thaw slightly so they are pliable. Ensure cheese is at room temperature for easier melting. Avoid microwaving leftovers as it makes the croissant soggy; reheat in oven or toaster oven to restore crispiness.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 5-7 minutes
Category: Breakfast
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 sandwich
Calories: 380
Sugar: 4
Sodium: 650
Fat: 18
Saturated Fat: 10
Carbohydrates: 32
Fiber: 1
Protein: 18

Keywords: breakfast, croissant sandwich, ham and cheese, quick breakfast, school morning, easy recipe, Gruyère, toaster oven