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    Published: Aug 16, 2021 | Modified: Feb 28, 2022 by Jenny | 1 Comment

    Ham and Cheese Pastry

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    Buttery, flaky, cheesy ham and cheese pastry with béchamel sauce and provolone for breakfast, brunch, or a snack!

    The Inspiration

    This recipe is inspired by Costco's ham and cheese pastry. It was delicious and simple, so naturally I wanted to recreate it at home.

    I tested it with puff pastry but the texture wasn't the same. The pastry at Costco is closer to a croissant texture.

    We're taking a shortcut here and using store bought croissant because ain't nobody got time to make croissants from scratch.

    Why You'll Love This Recipe

    A buttery, flaky croissant topped with béchamel sauce, provolone cheese, and ham, what's not to like?

    The béchamel sauce adds creaminess and gooeyness to the pastry.

    Like Costco, I topped it with ham and provolone cheese but you can top it with your favorite protein or cheese like bacon or cheddar.

    Ingredients

    Instructions

    1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. In a saucepan, melt butter then whisk in the flour. Cook for 1-2 minutes then slowly add in milk while whisking until the sauce is smooth. Bring to a boil then simmer, stirring occasionally, for 2-3 minutes until thickened.
    1. Place croissant halves cut side down on a baking sheet.
    1. Layer on béchamel sauce, ham, and cheese.
    1. Bake for 8-10 minutes.

    Tasty Tips

    • Use round croissants to hold the the filling better. The filling may slide off uncurved croissants.
    • Don't go overboard with the toppings. Too much béchamel sauce might leak over the croissant and too much ham and cheese may overweigh the croissant. I know it's tempting but we want a good croissant to topping ratio here.

    FAQs

    How do I store leftover ham and cheese pastries?

    Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze for up to a month.

    How do I reheat ham and cheese pastries?

    Reheat in the oven at 350°F for 5-8 minutes. 

    What is béchamel sauce?

    Béchamel is a white sauce made with equal parts butter and flour. Flour is added to melted butter to make a roux then milk is added. It is used in French, Italian and Greek cooking and commonly includes salt and nutmeg.

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    ham and cheese on a croissant

    Ham & Cheese Pastry

    Jenny
    Buttery, flaky, cheesy ham and cheese pastry with béchamel sauce and provolone for breakfast, brunch, or a snack!
    5 from 3 votes
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 10 minutes mins
    Total Time 20 minutes mins
    Course Breakfast, Snack
    Cuisine American
    Servings 6
    Calories 190 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 3 croissants sliced in half
    • 2 oz provolone cheese diced
    • 2 oz ham diced

    Béchamel Sauce

    • 1 tablespoon butter
    • 1 tablespoon all purpose flour
    • ½ cup whole milk
    • salt and pepper to taste

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat the oven to 350°F.
    • Melt butter in a saucepan on medium heat then whisk in the flour. Cook for 1-2 minutes then add in the milk. Whisk until smooth and bring to a boil. Simmer for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally until thickened.
    • Place croissant halves cut side down on a baking sheet. Layer on béchamel sauce, ham, and cheese.
    • Bake for 8-10 minutes until cheese is melted and croissants are heated through.

    Notes

    • Store in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze for up to a month. 
    • Reheat in the oven at 350°F for 5-8 minutes. 

    Nutrition Estimate

    Calories: 190kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 8gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 34mgSodium: 339mgPotassium: 105mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 332IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 109mgIron: 1mg
    Keyword croissant
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    1. Julie says

      January 25, 2023 at 3:02 pm

      5 stars
      Thank you for taking the time to come up with this recipe and for posting it! I recently tried the ham & cheese croissants from Costco and I've been trying to recreate them to no avail. I can't wait to try these!

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