This Turkey Croissant Sandwich is the perfect finger food for tea parties or casual get-togethers. Simple and delicious, everyone loves these sandwiches.
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Recipe Details
I love this Turkey Croissant Sandwich recipe because the flavors are delicious and everyone loves it. Is there anything better than a sandwich on a croissant? I didn’t think so.
- TASTE: This buttery sandwich is filled with mild-flavored cheese and savory turkey. The secret sauce adds a rich, tangy flavor that’s just right.
- TEXTURE: There’s nothing as fluffy and airy as a croissant. And with creamy cheese and sauce with crisp lettuce, you will absolutely love every bite of this sandwich.
- TIME: This Turkey Croissant Sandwich only takes 15 minutes to make.
- EASE: With very basic ingredients, you might not even have to go to the grocery store for this recipe. And it’s really easy to put together.
What You’ll Need
Ingredient Notes
- Croissants: These light, airy, and fluffy pastries have so much rich and buttery flavor. I prefer to use petite croissants because they look more elegant than larger ones cut in half. Either buy fresh or make your own homemade croissants.
- Turkey breast: You can use any variety you like, such as smoked, oven roasted, mesquite smoked, or blackened. I like smoked myself.
- Havarti cheese: This mild cheese has a slightly acidic flavor and some sweetness. It adds a delicious cheesy flavor without overpowering the other ingredients.
- Sauce: This is a mixture of Sour Cream, Mayonnaise, Dijon Mustard, and Black Pepper. This secret sauce is creamy, rich, tangy, and a little peppery. Utterly delicious!
Add-ins and Substitutions
- Substitute other meats- Besides turkey, try this recipe with chicken breast, bacon, roast beef, ham, salami, or other sandwich meats.
- Add toppings- In addition to lettuce, you can add sliced tomato, onion, avocado, pickles, jalapenos, banana peppers, or cucumber.
- Substitute other types of cheese- You can substitute the Havarti with Muenster cheese if you like. They have the same flavor profile and both pair perfectly with my sauce.
- Try it with other sauces- I love this sauce, but feel free to use your favorites. I suggest this Homemade BBQ Sauce, Copycat Chick-Fil-A Sauce, or Greek Yogurt Sauce.
How to Make a Turkey Croissant Sandwich
- Make the secret sauce. In a bowl whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, Dijon, and black pepper (salt is optional). Set aside.
- Toast the croissant. Cut each butttery croissant in half and toast in the toaster on low heat.
- Assemble the Turkey Croissant Sandwich. Generously spread the Dijon mayonnaise on one half of the croissant, add 3 slices of turkey breast, half a slice of Havarti cheese, and a small piece of romaine lettuce. Then top with the other half of the croissant.
Pro Tip: If you want to save time, you can also just put all 6 croissants – sliced – in the oven and broil until toasted.
Recipe Tips
- Toast the croissant- Doing this creates a barrier to the moist lettuce and sauce so that the sandwich doesn’t get soggy too quickly.
- Don’t overload the sandwich- Adding too many ingredients to your sandwich will cause the delicate croissant to tear, as well as overwhelm its yummy flavor.
- Use the best parts of the romaine head- You want to have some crunch so choose bright green leaves that have stiff ribbing throughout for the best texture.
- Make extra Dijon mayo- This secret sauce goes great on tons of sandwiches besides this Turkey Croissant Sandwich. Double your batch and store it in the fridge for easy use.
FAQs
Havarti and Muenster cheese pair really well with this Turkey Croissant Sandwich with its Dijon mustard sauce. But turkey sandwiches are also good with provolone, gouda, mozzarella, Colby jack, Swiss cheese, Monterey jack, and cheddar, as these milder cheeses don’t overpower the other flavors.
Serving Suggestions
This Turkey Croissant Sandwich recipe serves 6, so it’s perfect for a family meal or small party. Here are some delicious dishes to serve with it.
- Appetizers: I love this Antipasto and Ultimate Charcuterie Board (Cheese Board) (VIDEO) as appetizers before serving these sandwiches. Or serve these Mushroom Puff Pastry Pinwheels.
- Salads: Add some greens with a Spinach Pomegranate Salad, Caprese Salad, Cabbage Cucumber Salad, or Spinach Strawberry Feta Salad.
- Fries: Pair this Turkey Croissant Sandwich with Crispy Air Fryer French Fries, Zucchini Fries, Air Fryer Potato Wedges, or The BEST Sweet Potato Fries.
- Sides: Serve it with Crispy Air Fryer Broccoli, Wild Rice, Parmesan Roasted Potatoes, or Sauteed Garlic Asparagus.
Make This Recipe in Advance
Make ahead: You can prepare the secret sauce ahead of time and store it in the fridge, covered, until you’re ready to make the sandwiches. You can also assemble them earlier in the day and wrap them in plastic wrap before serving to your guests.
Storing: Store these Turkey Croissant Sandwiches wrapped in plastic wrap or in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. The longer they sit though, the soggier the croissant will become.
Freeze: You can also freeze these sandwiches without lettuce by wrapping them tightly in plastic wrap and placing them in the freezer. They will last for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight.
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This recipe was originally posted on Sep 23, 2015, we’ve tweaked it a bit since then. This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy here.
Full Recipe Instructions
Croissant Sandwich
Ingredients
- 6 mini butter croissants
- 18 slices smoked turkey breast
- 3 slices Havarti cheese (1/2 slice for each sandwich)
- Romaine lettuce
Mayonnaise spread
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 4 tbsp sour cream
- 3 tbsp Dijon mustard
- pinch black pepper
Instructions
- In a bowl whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, Dijon, and black pepper, then set aside.
- Cut each croissant in half and toast in the toaster on low heat.
- Generously spread the Dijon mayonnaise on both halves of the croissant. Now place the bottom croissant half (cut side up) and add 3-5 slices of turkey breast, half a slice of Havarti cheese, (or as much as you want) and a small piece of romaine lettuce. Then top with the other half of the croissant.
Notes
- Toast the croissant- Doing this creates a barrier to the moist lettuce and sauce so that the sandwich doesn’t get soggy too quickly.
- Don’t overload the sandwich- Adding too many ingredients to your sandwich will cause the delicate croissant to tear, as well as overwhelm its yummy flavor.
- Use the best parts of the romaine head- You want to have some crunch so choose bright green leaves that have stiff ribbing throughout for the best texture.
- Make extra Dijon mayo- This secret sauce goes great on tons of sandwiches besides this Turkey Croissant Sandwich. Double your batch and store it in the fridge for easy use.
- Cheese substitute- If you can’t find Havarti cheese in the grocery store you can substitute it with Muenster cheese.
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Victoria says
How long would the sauce be okay to use if kept in the fridge?
Dina says
Hi Victoria, if you keep the sauce in an air-tight jar, it should be great for about 1 week.
Laura says
This looks really good! One question- I’m making for a large group ahead of time and wondering if I could avoid toasting the croissants? Because it’s a large group, I need to prepare ahead. Thanks!
simplyhomecooked says
Hi Laura, yes you can avoid toasting the croissants 🙂 I hope you enjoy these croissant sandwiches 🙂
LaTisha says
Delish! The dijon Mayo is delightful. Was so glad to find the Havarti cheese but if you can’t find, use muenster.
simplyhomecooked says
Thank you LaTisha! The dijon really adds beautifully to the sandwich! Thank you for your feedback 🙂
johnathon wheeler says
I made these last time for a party, the best sandwiches i have ever made. I am making them again today for another party. One tip would be to get everything at Costco. That is what i did this time, much cheaper if you are making a large amount. I am making for 30 people today. Last time i made them, everyone raved how good they were.
simplyhomecooked says
Thank you for taking the time to write such amazing feedback Jonathan! Glad the sandwiches were a hit!
Kathlene Kimiko De Benedetti says
Johnathon – I am also hosting a party and am wondering if you toasted the croissants? I’m thinking toasted would be good so the sandwiches don’t get soggy after sitting but am interested in what you did….
irina khoma says
One of my favorite sandwiches. Its really delicious and easy to make
simplyhomecooked says
I’m glad you enjoyed these Irina 🙂
Mona says
I loved this recipe!❤️
simplyhomecooked says
Thank you Mona!
Anna says
Love croissants! Have always been using straight mayo; next time I will try this spread! Thank you!
simplyhomecooked says
Anna you’re so welcome! Enjoy 🙂