- 12slices Maple Leaf Smoked Black Forest Ham, thinly hand sliced from a 600gr half ham
- 6large croissants, split
- 3slices swiss cheese, cut on the bias
- 6slices cheddar cheese, halved
- 18slices firm plum tomato, sliced thin
- 3tbsp mayonnaise
- ½tbsp Dijon mustard
- Olive oil spray
- Poppy seeds – optional
- Garlic salt – optional
- Fresh thyme – garnish
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix mayonnaise and Dijon in a small bowl. Place croissants on a clean surface and spread a scant amount on the inside of each bottom and top of croissant.
- Assemble by placing 1 half slice of swiss cheese onto bottom of each croissant followed by 2 slices ham, 3 tomato slices and two half slices of cheddar placed side by side and top of croissant. Repeat with remaining ingredients.
- Lightly spray top of croissant with olive oil. Sprinkle poppy seeds and garlic salt over top. Add fresh thyme over top if using.
- Bake on center rack of oven for 8 minutes or until cheese is bubbling and melted and sandwich is heated through. Serve immediately.
This recipe is a great use of left over ham – make them mini by using mini croissants! Dice the ham for an easy fit onto the base of a small croissant and use your favorite cheese combination! This recipe is also great using honey mustard.