Description
Recreate your favorite SoCal bakery treat at home. These California-style ham and cheese croissant sandwiches are gooey, oversized, and deeply satisfying.
Ingredients
2 large croissants
4 slices deli ham (Farmer John or Boar’s Head)
4 slices provolone or ½ cup mozzarella cheese
Sliced jalapeños (optional)
1 tsp butter or egg wash (optional for browning)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
2. Slice croissants horizontally but leave a hinge.
3. Layer with half the cheese, then ham, then remaining cheese.
4. Add jalapeños if desired.
5. Wrap loosely in foil and place on baking sheet.
6. Bake for 10–12 minutes; unwrap last 3 minutes for browning.
7. Serve hot, wrapped in foil or on a plate.
Notes
Use whole milk mozzarella or provolone for authentic gooey melt.
Freeze before baking and reheat from frozen at 350°F for 20 minutes.
Serve with tomato soup, salad, or fresh fruit.
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 12 mins
- Category: Breakfast, Sandwich
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: California-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Ham and cheese croissant sandwiches California style, SoCal breakfast croissant, donut shop croissant