Croissant Breakfast Sandwiches (Printer-friendly)
Flaky croissants loaded with scrambled eggs, bacon, and melted cheese for a decadent morning meal.
# What You'll Need:
→ Bakery
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 Condiments
10 - 2 tablespoons mayonnaise or Dijon mustard
11 - Avocado slices
# How To Make It:
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 Hints:
01 -
- The buttery croissant soaks up those soft scrambled eggs just enough to hold everything together without getting soggy
- You can assemble them ahead and warm them when everyone is actually awake and ready to eat
02 -
- Do not overcook the eggs because they will continue cooking slightly in the warm oven and dry eggs ruin the whole experience
- Patting the tomato slices dry with paper towels prevents your sandwich from getting soggy before you even take a bite
03 -
- Buy croissants the day before you plan to make these because slightly stale croissants support the fillings better than fresh ones
- Warm the croissants alone for 3 minutes before adding fillings if you want extra crispy edges