Description
At its core, this dish is an elevated take on the classic hot sandwich. Instead of using standard sliced bread or a dense sub roll, we utilize a large, flaky butter pastry as the vessel. Inside, thin slices of cured beef pastrami are layered with smooth, mild Swiss cheese. The entire combination is tied together with a homemade sweet and tangy spread that cuts through the richness of the meat and pastry.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large butter croissants
- 8 slices beef pastrami
- 4 slices Swiss cheese
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon softened butter
- 1 teaspoon poppy seeds (optional)
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the Dijon mustard, honey, and mayonnaise.
- Slice each croissant horizontally, leaving one side attached if possible.
- Spread the honey mustard mixture inside each croissant.
- Layer 2 slices of beef pastrami and 1 slice of Swiss cheese inside each croissant.
- Close the croissants and lightly brush the tops with softened butter.
- Sprinkle with poppy seeds and dried parsley, if using.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the cheese melts and the croissants are golden and crisp.
- Let cool for 2–3 minutes before serving.
Notes
Reheat leftover croissants in the oven or air fryer instead of the microwave to keep the pastry crisp and flaky.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed croissant
- Calories: 480 kcal
Keywords: pastrami croissant sandwich, savory stuffed croissants, warm pastrami pastries