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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Ham and Cheese Pockets
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
- 4 (8-ounce) tubes refrigerated croissant rolls
- 1 pound thin sliced ham
- 8 slices white American cheese
- 1/4 cup spicy mustard
- 2 teaspoons garlic salt
- 1 egg, for egg wash
Instructions
- 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)
Notes
Nutrition Information
Yield
8Serving Size
1Amount Per Serving Calories 199Total Fat 11gSaturated Fat 5gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 4gCholesterol 104mgSodium 1355mgCarbohydrates 7gFiber 1gSugar 3gProtein 19g
