The Ultimate Croissant Sandwich

The easiest summer lunch can also be the most delicious—simply pick up some bakery-fresh croissants and follow this recipe. Pack your sandwiches in a picnic basket along with the watermelon salad above and bask in the sun. The bonus here is that these are easily customizable as well.

The ultimate croissant sandwich is this oven-toasted croissant with melted Havarti cheese, deli ham, fresh arugula, and a light honey Dijon dressing.

Prep Time:

10 mins

Cook Time:

5 mins

Total Time:

15 mins

Servings:

Ingredients

2 large croissants, split
6 slices deli ham (such as Boar’s Head®)
4 (3/4 ounce) slices Havarti cheese
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons honey
1 cup loosely packed baby arugula

Directions

Gather all ingredients.
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a large rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil; set aside.
Place bottom of each croissant, cut side up, on a baking sheet. Layer 3 of the ham slices and 2 of the Havarti slices over each croissant bottom.
Whisk together olive oil, Dijon, and honey in a small mixing bowl until fully combined. Evenly brush top half of each croissant with about 1/2 teaspoon of olive oil mixture. Place top of each croissant, cut side down, on prepared baking sheet.
Bake in the preheated oven until Havarti is melted and ham is heated through, 5 to 7 minutes.
Meanwhile, toss arugula and remaining olive oil mixture in a medium bowl until evenly coated. Remove croissants from oven. Top melted Havarti layer evenly with dressed arugula and croissant tops. Serve immediately.