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Chicken Smoked Ham and Gruyère Croissant Melts

Name: Chicken Smoked Ham and Gruyère Croissant Melts
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 3 servings
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: 150 g Chicken Smoked Ham; 3 Croissants; 100 g Gruyère, grated; 1 tbsp Dijon mustard; 1 tbsp Butter, softened; 1 tbsp Fresh chives, chopped; Black pepper (to taste)

Warm, flaky croissants filled with smoked chicken ham, nutty Gruyère and a swipe of Dijon. Brunch in under 20 minutes.

Total time

20 m

10 m hands-on

Serves

one croissant each

Oven

180 °C

tray

Difficulty

Easy

beginner

Raw materials

One 150 g pack gives about 50 g of ham per croissant.

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Method

Check the pack for storage and serving instructions. Keep the ham chilled until you use it.

01
Get set
Heat the oven to 180 °C. Check the pack for storage and serving instructions. Keep it chilled until you use it.
02
Split
Slice each croissant in half lengthways, keeping one edge joined.
03
Fill
Spread the cut sides with Dijon. Layer the ham and cheese inside. Add pepper.
04
Butter
Brush the tops of the croissants with the softened butter.
05
Melt
Bake on a tray for 8 to 10 minutes until the cheese melts and the edges crisp.
06
Serve
Sprinkle with chives and serve warm, with a green salad or soup.

Questions

Can I use cheddar?+

Yes. Any good melting cheese works. Gruyère gives a nuttier flavour.

Can I make them ahead?+

Fill them in advance, keep covered in the fridge for up to 4 hours, then bake just before serving.

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