Flaky Croissant Breakfast Sandwiches
Make quick, buttery croissant breakfast sandwiches using simple ingredients. This recipe focuses on assembly for a satisfying morning meal.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 10 min
- Total Time: 15 min
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large croissants
- 4 large eggs
- 4 slices cheddar cheese
- 4 slices ham or bacon (cooked)
- 2 tablespoons butter, softened
Instructions
- Slice each croissant in half horizontally.
- Lightly spread softened butter on the cut sides of the croissants.
- Cook the eggs in a skillet until done to your preference (e.g., fried or scrambled).
- Place one slice of cheese on the bottom half of each croissant.
- Top the cheese with one cooked egg and your choice of ham or bacon.
- Place the top half of the croissant on the filling.
- Serve immediately for the best flaky texture.
Notes
- For make ahead breakfast sandwiches, cook the eggs and meat ahead of time and store them separately. Reheat components before assembly.
- To warm the croissants, place them cut-side down in a dry skillet over medium heat for 1-2 minutes until lightly golden.
- Use different cheeses like Swiss or Monterey Jack for breakfast sandwich variations.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 650
- Fat: 30
- Saturated Fat: 15
- Unsaturated Fat: 10
- Trans Fat: 0.5
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 20
- Cholesterol: 250