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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
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
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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