Description
Golden, flaky croissants embrace savory turkey and melted havarti in this irresistible French-inspired dish. Warm garlic butter and delicate layers create a comforting meal that transports palates to a Parisian café with each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 16 slices deli turkey (roasted or smoked)
- 8 slices creamy Havarti cheese
Bread Base:
- 4 large croissants, sliced
Condiments and Garnish:
- 4 teaspoons apricot jelly or jam
- 4 teaspoons honey mustard
- 2 tablespoons melted garlic butter
- ½ cup (118 milliliters) microgreens
- Everything bagel seasoning
- Drizzle of honey
Instructions
- Gently halve the croissants horizontally, creating two delicate surfaces for layering flavors and ingredients.
- Generously spread apricot jelly across one croissant half, creating a sweet foundational layer that complements the savory elements.
- On the opposing croissant half, apply a thin, even coating of honey mustard, introducing a tangy counterpoint to the sandwich’s overall profile.
- Carefully arrange Havarti cheese slices atop the apricot jelly, ensuring complete coverage and promising a creamy melt during baking.
- Layer tender deli turkey over the honey mustard side, positioning the slices to maximize flavor distribution and texture.
- Delicately scatter microgreens across the turkey, adding a fresh, peppery note and visual appeal to the assembled sandwich.
- Reunite the croissant halves, pressing gently to integrate the layers and create a cohesive sandwich.
- Melt garlic butter and lovingly brush the croissant’s exterior, infusing the pastry with rich, aromatic undertones.
- Sprinkle everything bagel seasoning across the buttered surface, introducing a complex blend of herbs and spices.
- Drizzle a light honey glaze over the top, providing a subtle sweetness that caramelizes during baking.
- Position the prepared croissants on a baking sheet, ensuring adequate spacing for even heat circulation.
- Slide the baking sheet into a preheated 350°F (175°C) oven, allowing the cheese to melt and the croissants to transform into golden, crispy delicacies.
- Remove from the oven after 6-8 minutes, when the cheese bubbles and the pastry achieves a perfect golden-brown hue.
- Serve immediately, presenting a harmonious blend of sweet, savory, and textural elements that tantalize the palate.
Notes
- Prep transforms ordinary deli ingredients into a restaurant-worthy meal that takes less than 15 minutes to create.
- Melted Havarti cheese, tender turkey, and a surprise of apricot jelly make this recipe a crowd-pleasing lunch or quick dinner option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Lunch, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg