Croissant Breakfast Sandwiches (Printer-friendly)
Buttery croissants stuffed with savory eggs, crispy bacon, melted cheese, and fresh vegetables for a satisfying morning meal.
# What You'll Need:
→ Croissants
01 - 4 large butter croissants
→ Eggs
02 - 4 large eggs
03 - 2 tablespoons milk
04 - Salt and black pepper to taste
05 - 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
→ Meat
06 - 8 slices bacon or turkey bacon
→ Cheese
07 - 4 slices cheddar, Swiss, or gouda cheese
→ Vegetables & Greens
08 - 1 tomato, thinly sliced
09 - 1 cup baby spinach or arugula
→ Optional
10 - 2 tablespoons mayonnaise or Dijon mustard
11 - Avocado slices
# How to Prepare:
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 melted and the croissants are heated through.
09 - Serve hot and enjoy!
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The contrast of crispy, flaky pastry against creamy scrambled eggs is absolute breakfast magic
- These come together in under 30 minutes but taste like something from a brunch spot
02 -
- Overcooking the eggs is the biggest mistake, pull them when they look slightly underdone
- The brief oven time is essential because it melts the cheese into the eggs and warms the croissant without making it tough
03 -
- Buy croissants from a bakery rather than the grocery store bakery aisle, the difference is remarkable
- Warm your plates in the oven while the sandwiches heat, it keeps everything hotter longer