Description
Delightful croissant breakfast sandwiches deliver a gourmet morning meal with layers of flavor and texture. Crisp, buttery croissants paired with savory eggs and melted cheese promise a satisfying start to your day.
Ingredients
Scale
Bread and Protein:
- 4 large croissants, sliced in half
- 4 slices of bacon, cooked
- 4 sausage patties, cooked
- 4 slices of ham
Eggs and Dairy:
- 4 large eggs
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) milk
- 4 slices of cheese (cheddar, Swiss, or your favorite type)
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) butter or oil for cooking
Additional Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) sauteed spinach
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) sauteed mushrooms
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) sliced avocado
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) chopped fresh herbs (such as parsley or chives)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Whisk eggs, milk, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl until thoroughly combined and slightly frothy.
- Transfer the egg mixture to a nonstick skillet heated over medium temperature, gently stirring until eggs are softly scrambled and just set, approximately 3-4 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Carefully slice croissants horizontally, creating a top and bottom half for each sandwich.
- Position a cheese slice on the bottom half of each croissant, creating a foundational layer.
- Distribute the freshly scrambled eggs evenly across the cheese-lined croissant bottoms.
- Layer optional protein fillings like bacon or ham over the eggs if desired.
- Add a second cheese slice atop the eggs and protein, ensuring complete coverage.
- Gently place the croissant top halves to complete the sandwich structure.
- Warm a large skillet over medium heat, adding a small amount of butter or cooking oil to prevent sticking.
- Carefully position assembled sandwiches in the skillet, cooking for 2-3 minutes per side until croissants turn golden brown and cheese melts completely.
- Transfer sandwiches to serving plates, allowing them to rest for 1 minute before serving to help cheese set and flavors meld.
Notes
- Whisk eggs gently to create fluffy, light scrambled eggs with a silky texture that melts in your mouth.
- Use room temperature eggs for smoother scrambling and more even cooking results.
- Select high-quality croissants from a local bakery for extra richness and authentic buttery flavor.
- Experiment with different cheese varieties like sharp cheddar, Swiss, or pepper jack to customize sandwich taste profiles.
- Consider adding crispy bacon, sliced ham, or smoked salmon for protein-packed variations.
- Toast croissants lightly before assembling to enhance their crispy exterior and prevent sogginess.
- Prep ingredients beforehand to streamline morning sandwich assembly and reduce cooking time.
- Use a non-stick skillet with low-medium heat to prevent burning and achieve golden-brown perfection.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Lunch
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 410 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 680 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 215 mg