Croissant Breakfast Sandwiches (Printable)
Golden croissants stuffed with eggs, bacon, and melted cheese for a hearty morning meal.
# Ingredient List:
→ Bakery
01 - 4 large butter croissants
→ Eggs
02 - 4 large eggs
03 - 2 tbsp milk
04 - Salt and black pepper, to taste
05 - 1 tbsp unsalted butter
→ Meat
06 - 8 slices bacon (or turkey bacon as an alternative)
→ Cheese
07 - 4 slices cheddar cheese (or Swiss, gouda, or your favorite cheese)
→ Vegetables & Greens
08 - 1 tomato, thinly sliced
09 - 1 cup baby spinach (or arugula)
→ Optional Additions
10 - 2 tbsp mayonnaise or Dijon mustard
11 - Avocado slices
# Steps:
01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F.
02 - Slice the croissants in half horizontally and set aside.
03 - In a skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon until crisp. Drain on paper towels.
04 - In a bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, salt, and pepper.
05 - Melt butter in a nonstick skillet over medium-low heat. Pour in the eggs and cook, stirring gently, until just set and soft. Remove from heat.
06 - If desired, spread a thin layer of mayonnaise or Dijon mustard inside each croissant.
07 - Layer each bottom half of croissant with scrambled eggs, 2 slices of bacon, 1 slice of cheese, tomato, and spinach. Top with avocado slices if desired.
08 - Place sandwich tops on and arrange the filled croissants on a baking sheet. Warm in the oven for 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melty and the croissants are heated through.
09 - Serve hot and enjoy!
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The combination of warm, buttery croissant with melty cheese and crispy bacon is basically a hug you can eat with your hands
- These come together in under 30 minutes but taste like something from a fancy café
- You can prep everything ahead and just assemble and warm them when everyone stumbles into the kitchen
02 -
- Do not overcook the eggs because they will continue cooking in the oven and rubbery eggs will ruin the whole experience
- Assembly order matters so put the cheese directly on the warm eggs so it melts properly
- If your croissants are very fresh, watch them closely in the oven so they do not brown too much
03 -
- Toast the cut sides of the croissants in a dry skillet for 30 seconds before assembling if you want extra crunch
- A tiny drizzle of honey over the bacon before adding the cheese creates an amazing sweet-salty situation