Baked Turkey Ham and Cheese Croissants (Easy Oven-Baked Recipe)
Delicious, bakery‑style croissants filled with savory turkey ham and melted cheese, baked in just 22 minutes. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, lunch, or a quick dinner, and halal‑friendly when made with halal‑certified ingredients.
Equipment
- - Rimmed baking sheet
- - Parchment paper
- - Serrated knife
- - Small mixing bowl
- - Pastry brush (or small spoon for brushing butter)
Ingredients
- - 6 large croissants about 100–120 g each
- - 12 slices turkey ham halal‑certified if preferred
- - 6 slices cheddar cheese or 1½ cups shredded
- - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
- - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard optional
- - ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- - 1 tablespoon sesame seeds or black seeds optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cut each croissant horizontally, leaving a hinge.
- Place 2 slices of turkey ham and 1 slice of cheese (or shredded cheese) inside each croissant.
- In a small bowl, mix melted butter, garlic powder, and Dijon mustard (if using).
- Brush the tops of the croissants with the butter mixture and sprinkle with sesame or black seeds.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the tops are lightly golden.
- Let the croissants rest for 2 minutes, then serve.
Notes
- This recipe is halal‑friendly when made with halal‑certified turkey ham and cheese.
- For a crispier finish, lightly broil for 1–2 minutes at the end (watch closely).
- For a crispier finish, lightly broil for 1–2 minutes at the end (watch closely).