Ham & cheese croissants

Recreate this café breakfast favourite at home. We’ve used gruyère, but any good melting cheese will work. It’s perfect to use up a Christmas cheeseboard

Prep:5 mins
Cook:10 mins
plus cooling

Serves 2
Easy

Nutrition per serving

kcal 377
fat 22g
saturates 11g
carbs 26g
sugars 0g
fibre 2g
protein 18g
salt 2.2g

Ingredients

2 large croissants
chutney of your choice (optional)
50g thinly sliced or shredded ham
50g gruyère , thinly sliced or grated, plus extra grated cheese for the tops
wholegrain or Dijon mustard , for spreading

Method

Heat the oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6 or if using an air fryer, heat it to 190C. Split the croissants through the middle, being careful not to cut all the way through, and put on a baking sheet. Spread chutney over the bases, then top with the ham and cheese.
Close the croissants and spread a little mustard over the tops. Scatter over the grated cheese and some black pepper, if you like. Bake for 8-10 mins until the cheese has melted. Cool for 1-2 mins, then serve.

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