Croissant Breakfast Sandwiches (Printable)

Buttery croissants filled with savory eggs, crisp bacon, melty cheese, and fresh vegetables for an indulgent morning meal.

# What You Need:

→ Croissants

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 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

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 melted and the croissants are heated through.
09 - Serve hot and enjoy!

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The contrast between shattering crisp pastry and creamy scrambled eggs hits every texture craving before you've even had your coffee
  • These come together in under 30 minutes but taste like something from a brunch spot that requires a two week reservation
  • Everything can be prepped the night before except the final assembly, making lazy mornings actually feel luxurious instead of frantic
02 -
  • The difference between good and mind-blowing is warming the assembled sandwich through the cheese becomes the glue holding everything together in perfect harmony
  • Don't scramble your eggs into dry curds, that slightly wet consistency is what keeps each bite luxurious rather than mealy
03 -
  • Buy croissants from a local bakery instead of the supermarket bakery section the difference in butter content and flakiness is worth every extra penny
  • If your croissants are slightly stale, running them quickly under warm water and heating at 150°C for 5 minutes brings them back to life beautifully

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