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baked pockets with ham and cheese
Emily

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.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Bread
Cuisine: American
Calories: 199
Ingredients Method Notes

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

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F.
  2. Prep your sheet pan with a little non-stick spray or line it with parchment paper for easy clean up.
  3. On a lightly floured surface, roll out your croissant dough. Open up each tube and divide the dough lengthwise to create long rectangles.
  4. Pinch the seams together, you want a solid sheet of dough to work with.
  5. 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.
  6. Layer on one slice of cheese, feel free to break it in half and stagger it if needed.
  7. Add two slices of ham on top of the cheese.
  8. 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.
  9. Repeat with the remaining dough, cheese, and ham.
  10. Beat and egg in a small bowl until frothy. Brush the tops of each pocket with the egg wash and sprinkle with garlic salt.
  11. Bake for 20 minutes, or until golden brown and puffed. (Oven times may vary)

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 in a refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 4 days! Great to freeze individually too!
  • To reheat, warm in a toaster oven or oven at 350°F for 5-7 minutes.