Ham and cheese croissants

Surprise and delight even the pickiest of eaters with this twist (or should we say roll?) on a classic ham and cheese sandwich. Made with three simple ingredients you might already have in your fridge, these Ham and Cheese Crescent Rolls are a no-brainer weeknight dinner. Serve them with a side of veggies for a complete meal.

You can also switch up this recipe for ham and cheese rolls with crescent rolls by substituting your favorite sliced cheese for the cheddar.

Ingredients

1. 1/4 cup butter, at room temperature
2. 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
3. 2 Tablespoons chives, thinly sliced
4. 1 tablespoon honey
5. salt and black pepper, to taste
6. 12 mini croissants, halved horizontally
7. 3/4 pound thinly sliced ham, cut in half
8. 6 slices Swiss cheese, diagonally sliced
9. 1 large egg white
10. poppy seeds

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Lightly oil a 9 x 13 baking dish or coat with nonstick spray.
2. In a small bowl, combine butter, Dijon, chives and honey; season with salt and pepper, to taste.
3. Spread butter mixture on each side of the croissants; fill with ham and cheese to make 12 sandwiches.
4. Place croissants in a single layer onto the prepared baking dish.
5. In a small bowl, whisk together egg white and 1 tablespoon water. Brush tops of croissants with egg white mixture; sprinkle with poppy seeds.
6. Place into oven and bake until golden brown and toasted, about 15-18 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes.