Baked Ham and Gruyère Croissants with Maple Mustard
Baked Ham and Gruyère Croissants with Maple Mustard - delicious ham and gruyere cheese baked with a maple mustard on a crisp baked croissant. Topped with some chives and dipped in more of the maple mustard, this is a delicious make-ahead brunch that everyone will love. Recipe can easily be made in a smaller pan for a smaller group or in a large pan(s) for a big group. Plan on 1 croissant for 2 people (as they are cut in half).-
Servings 8
Ingredients
Maple Mustard Dressing
- 4 tablespoons whole grain mustard
- 1/3 cup mayo
- 2 tablespoons sour cream (or plain yogurt)
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 cup real maple syrup
Sandwich Ingredients
- butter croissants (1 croissant for every 2 people)
- sliced deli ham
- Gruyère cheese, grated (about 1 oz. for every sandwich you plan to make)
- fresh chives, chopped
Instructions
Maple Mustard Dressing
- Start by making the maple mustard. This can be done up to a day or two ahead of time, or just as you're assembling the sandwiches.
- Whisk the ingredients together and pour into an airtight container. Store in the fridge for up to a week.
Sandwich Assembly
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Cut each croissant in half length-wise and width-wise.
- Arrange the bottom half of each croissant piece in a rimmed baking dish. Slather (generously - trust!) the maple mustard dressing onto each piece of croissant.
- Then layer each piece with ham and lots of shredded Gruyère.
- Sprinkle lots of the fresh chives on each piece, then cover with the top piece of the croissant.
- Cover the entire baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 15 minutes covered.
- Remove foil and then bake for an additional 2-4 minutes until cheese is bubbling and tops of croissants are lightly golden.
- Serve with an additional garnish of chives, and a side of the maple mustard dressing, and dip in the dressing while eating, if desired.Enjoy!
- (These sandwiches can be kept in the fridge in an airtight container for 2-3 days. They make great leftovers.)
Make-Ahead Instructions
- To make this ahead, build the sandwiches and cover with foil (making sure the foil is sealed well so no air gets in - don't want the croissants to dry out).
- Place in the fridge overnight for up to 24 hours.
- When ready to bake, preheat oven to 350°F. Bake (covered) for 20-25 minutes until cheese is melted. Once melted, remove foil and bake uncovered for an additional 4-5 minutes until croissants are crispy and golden. Enjoy!