2 Sizzling HOT Sandwiches: Croissant Ham'n'Cheese & Southern Fried Chicken! 🌞

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Ham and Cheese Croissant
Author: Erin Jensen

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Yield: 4 servings


Description

Our quick and easy Ham and Cheese Croissant recipe
is the perfect dinner to enjoy with a simple Honey
Mustard dipping sauce!


Ingredients

Ham and Cheese Croissants:

4 large croissants
4 tablespoons butter, divided (regular or plant-based)
12 slices deli ham or leftover ham
8oz gruyere cheese, sliced
optional topping: poppy seeds

Honey Mustard Sauce:

1/3 cup dijon mustard
4 tablespoons honey
1 1/2 tablespoon mayo
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
pinch of kosher salt


Instructions

Prep: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Cut croissants in half,
lengthwise, to create a top and bottom for making a sandwich.

Fill Croissants: Place all of the croissant bottoms on a large
rimmed baking sheet. Use 1 tablespoon of softened butter to
butter the bottom halves. Place 3 slices of ham on each
croissant and then 3 slices of gruyere cheese on top of the
ham. Use another tablespoon of softened butter to butter the
croissant tops and place them on top of the cheese.

Brush + Bake: Melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter and
brush some on top of the croissants; reserve the remaining
melted butter for later. Cover the entire pan with aluminum foil
and pinch around the edges to secure. Bake in the preheated
oven for 15-20 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Make Sauce: While the croissants bake, put all of the Sauce
ingredients in a small bowl and whisk to fully combine. Set aside.

Finish: Remove the pan from the oven, remove the foil, and brush
the croissants with the reserved melted butter. If using poppy seeds,
sprinkle them on top at this time. Return the sheet pan to the oven
to bake, uncovered, for 2-3 minutes.

Serve: Enjoy these croissants with the honey mustard dipping sauce!


https://thewoodenskillet.com/ham-and-cheese-croissant/


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The Best Southern-Style Fried Chicken Sandwich

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Marinating Time: 30 minutes


Servings: 4 sandwiches

Ingredients

For the chicken:

2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts (sliced in half to make 4 cutlets)
1 cup buttermilk
1 tsp hot sauce optional, for flavor
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp smoked paprika
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper

For the breading:

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup cornstarch for extra crunch
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp cayenne optional, for spice

For frying:

Vegetable oil or peanut oil for frying

For serving:

4 brioche or sandwich buns toasted
Pickles
Mayo spicy mayo, or comeback sauce
Lettuce or slaw optional

Instructions


In a 9×13 dish, whisk together buttermilk, hot sauce, garlic powder,
onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.


Place the chicken cutlets in the dish, turning to coat.

Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes, then flip the chicken to
evenly marinate the other side. Chill for another 30 minutes if
desired for extra flavor.

In a shallow dish, combine flour, cornstarch, salt, pepper,
paprika, and cayenne.

Remove each piece of chicken from the marinade and dredge in the
flour mixture, pressing firmly to coat well. Set aside for a few minutes
so the coating adheres.

Heat 1–2 inches of oil in a skillet to 350°F.

Fry chicken in batches, 3–5 minutes per side, until golden brown and
cooked through (165°F internal temp).

Transfer to a wire rack or paper towel-lined plate.

Spread sauce on both sides of the buns.

Add fried chicken, pickles, and lettuce or slaw if using.

Serve hot and enjoy!


From https://www.southernplate.com/fried-chicken-sandwich/


Mmmm a hot sandwich is so satisfying!