These Baked Ham and Cheese Sandwiches are a crave-worthy twist on a classic! Buttery crescent dough filled with layers of savory ham and melty Swiss cheese. It comes together with a zippy homemade honey mustard sauce!
Whether you're serving them up for a party, holiday brunch, or a cozy weeknight dinner, these puff pastry sandwiches disappear fast-so maybe make a double batch!
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Why this recipe is irresistible
This isn't your average ham and cheese sandwich! The combination of creamy Swiss, salty ham, and tangy-sweet honey mustard baked inside buttery crescent dough creates something next-level delicious.
They're easy to assemble, bake beautifully, and are guaranteed to impress anyone who gets their hands on one.
Ingredients
Please refer to the printable recipe card below for the exact measurements for the sandwiches.
Hot Honey Mustard Ham and Cheese Sandwiches
Equipment
- 1 sheet pan
Ingredients
- 2 packages crescent roll dough
- ½ pound ham or a combination of both
- 6 slices Swiss cheese
- 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons whole grain mustard
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- ⅛ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon poppy seeds
- 1 egg beaten (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix together the sandwich sauce in a small mixing bowl. Whisk Dijon mustard, whole grain mustard, honey, and red pepper flakes in a small mixing bowl.
- Roll out on of the packages of dough on the parchment paper. Spread ½ the sauce over the dough.
- Place a slice of Swiss cheese on the sauce. Add a generous portion of deli meat on top of the cheese. Top with the remaining hot honey mustard spread.
- Add the top layer of crescen roll. Brush the tops of the croissants with the beaten egg. Optionally, sprinkle sesame seeds or poppy seeds on top for added texture. Slice along the perforated edges using a pizza slicer into 8 sandwiches, before it goes into the oven.*
- Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes or until the croissants are golden brown and the cheese is melted. (If the top is getting too dark, cover with the aluminum foil to finish baking.)
- Remove from the oven and allow the baked croissant sandwiches to cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
Slicing instructions
If you'd prefer, after slicing along the perforated edges, slice again in half. These make great party appetizers and tasty bites!Storage
Refrigerate - Allow the sandwiches to cool completely. Wrap in aluminum foil or parchment paper and refrigerate up to three days. These also freeze well. Freeze in a single layer, wrap tightly in plastic wrap, then aluminum foil. Label and freeze up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator.Love this recipe? Join the free membership group!
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FAQ's
Yes! Assemble the sandwiches and store them in the fridge for a few hours before baking. Add the egg wash right before they go into the oven.
Absolutely. Puff pastry will give them a flakier, more upscale feel. Just be sure to defrost it properly before using.
The best way to reheat is by using the oven or your air fryer. Preheat to 300 degrees. In the oven it will take about 10 minutes. Using the air fryer will cut that time to just 4 minutes. Reheat until the sandwiches crisp up.
Deb's top tips
You can use deli sliced ham or leftover baked ham. Either option works well for this recipe.
- Using a pizza slicer makes it super easy to pre-slice the sandwiches.
- Slicing before baking helps to avoid cheese oozing everywhere after baking. It also helps them bake/heat evenly.
Related recipes
If you love savory, cheesy bites like this, check out a few of my other easy comfort food favorites like my recipe for Monterey Chicken Spaghetti. Creamy, cheesy and loaded with flavor!
A couple other favorites you will want to try are the Cheesy Ham and Potato Casserole. Not only is this completely delicious, it's a great way to use up leftover ham!
Serve with
Some great sides to serve with this great baked ham sandwich is homemade potato salad or coleslaw. One is creamy, the other crunchy - you choose and enjoy!
If it's a cool day and your looking to warm up a bit, then this Tomato Bisque Soup Recipe is a must make. It's the best combination of flavors and so good for dunking the sandwich!
Wrapping it up
Whether you're hosting a gathering and making this as an appetizer or just trying to jazz up a weeknight dinner, these Baked Ham and Cheese Sandwiches are a guaranteed hit. That flaky crust, melty cheese, and tangy sauce combo? It's love at first bite!
Don't forget to leave a comment and let me know how they turned out. And if you snapped a photo, tag me-I'd love to see your golden, cheesy creations!
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