Baked Turkey and Cheese Croissants
Baked Turkey and Cheese Croissants are the perfect solution for a quick yet satisfying meal. These flaky delights are filled with layers of smoky turkey and gooey cheese, making them an ideal choice for breakfast, brunch, or a light lunch. With just a handful of ingredients and minimal prep time, this recipe is not only easy to make but also customizable to fit your taste preferences. Whether you prefer extra veggies or different cheeses, these croissants can be tailored to your liking. Serve them warm and watch as they become a favorite at any gathering or cozy meal at home.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 croissants (or 1 can crescent roll dough)
- 6 slices smoked turkey
- 6 slices cheese (Swiss, cheddar, provolone)
- Optional: Dijon mustard or aioli
- Optional: melted butter
- Optional: spinach
- Optional: tomato slices
- Optional: caramelized onion
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- If using pre-baked croissants, slice them in half lengthwise. For crescent dough, unroll it according to package instructions.
- Layer each croissant half with smoked turkey and cheese. Add optional spreads like mustard or aioli and any desired vegetables.
- Fold the croissants over (or roll up if using crescent dough) to enclose the fillings.
- Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and brush tops lightly with melted butter.
- Bake for 13–16 minutes if using crescent roll dough or about 8–10 minutes for pre-baked croissants until golden brown.
- Let cool slightly before serving warm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 croissant (90g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 40mg