Ham and Cheese Pockets
These Ham and Cheese Croissant Pockets are like little handheld hugs—perfect for busy weeknights, picky eaters, or those times when you just want a comforting bite without a lot of fuss.
These Ham and Cheese Croissant Pockets go great with a fresh pasta salad, watermelon slices, or a simple green salad. They’re easy to make, perfect for warm-weather meals, and great for picnics or quick summer dinners.
Ingredients for Ham and Cheese Pockets
- Refrigerated croissant rolls
- Thin sliced ham
- White American cheese
- Spicy mustard
- Garlic salt
- Egg
How to Make it Yourself!
- Preheat your oven to 375°F.
- Prepare a sheet pan by spraying it with non-stick cooking spray or lining it with parchment paper.
- On a lightly floured surface, open each tube of croissant dough and divide in half lengthwise to create long rectangles.
- Pinch the seam together to make a solid sheet of dough.
- Spread a thin layer of spicy mustard on one half of each dough rectangle. Don’t go all the way to the edges-this helps it seal better.
- Place one slice of cheese on top of the mustard. Break in in half and stagger it if needed.
- Add two slices of ham over the cheese.
- Fold the dough over to form a pocket and press the edges gently to seal.
- Crimp the edges with a fork to keep all the cheesy goodness inside.
- Repeat with the remaining dough, ham, and cheese.
- Beat one egg until frothy and brush over the tops of each pocket.
- Sprinkle with garlic salt for added flavor.
- Place pockets on your prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 20 mins, or until golden brown and puffed. (Oven times may vary)
Recipe Notes
- No white American cheese? Regular American or Swiss works well too!
- Don’t skip the egg wash—it helps create that golden, bakery-style finish.
- Store leftovers in the fridge and reheat in a toaster oven for best results.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
- To reheat warm in a toaster oven or oven at 350°F for 5–7 minutes.
These ham and cheese croissant pockets are a weeknight lifesaver and a weekend favorite. There’s just something special about melted cheese and flaky dough that brings comfort and joy to the table. I hope your family loves them as much as mine does!
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These easy-to-make, savory ham and cheese-filled croissant pockets are a perfect weeknight dinner or picnic snack. With flaky croissant dough, creamy white American cheese, and tender ham, they’re a simple yet delicious comfort food. Ready in just 30 minutes, these pockets are ideal for warm-weather meals and quick lunches.
Ingredients
Method
- Preheat your oven to 375°F.
- Prep your sheet pan with a little non-stick spray or line it with parchment paper for easy clean up.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll out your croissant dough. Open up each tube and divide the dough lengthwise to create long rectangles.
- Pinch the seams together, you want a solid sheet of dough to work with.
- On one half of each dough rectangle, spread a thin layer of spicy mustard. Don't go all the way to the edges-you need room for sealing.
- Layer on one slice of cheese, feel free to break it in half and stagger it if needed.
- Add two slices of ham on top of the cheese.
- Fold the dough over to create a little pocket. Press the edges gently to seal, then go back with a fork and crimp the edges all the way around.
- Repeat with the remaining dough, cheese, and ham.
- Beat and egg in a small bowl until frothy. Brush the tops of each pocket with the egg wash and sprinkle with garlic salt.
- Bake for 20 minutes, or until golden brown and puffed. (Oven times may vary)
