The Lunch Box | Ham and Cheese Croissant (Pre-K)

Ingredients

• Slice ham into 0.75 oz slices.
• Slice cheddar cheese into 0.75 oz slices.
• Slice croissants horizontally/laterally in half so you have 2 crescents per croissant.
• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• Lay out 24 bottom halves of croissants (6 x 4) on each parchment-lined sheet pan or across a whole prep table area.
• Place 3 slices of ham (2.25 oz) on the bottom half of each croissant.
• Place 1 slice of cheddar cheese (0.75 oz) on top of the sliced ham.
• Place the top half of the croissant on top.
• Evenly arrange 24 full croissant sandwiches on the parchment-lined sheet pans.
• If preparing ahead or shipping to site kitchens, cover and keep refrigerated at or below 41°F.
• When ready to cook, cover each sheet pan with foil or an inverted sheet pan.
• Cook at 350°F for 10 to 12 minutes, until the cheese starts to melt and the sandwiches are heated through to an internal temperature of 165°F.
• Cut sandwiches in half for service.
• Serve immediately or hold hot until service at or above 140°F.