Description
A quick and elegant breakfast sandwich featuring warm, buttery croissants filled with fluffy eggs and melted cheese, designed for busy mornings or leisurely brunches.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large fresh French croissants per sandwich
- 2 large eggs per sandwich
- Unsalted butter, softened (for greasing pan and richness)
- Sharp cheddar or Gruyère cheese slices
- Sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste
- Optional: Thinly sliced ham, crispy bacon, or sautéed spinach
Instructions
- Slice croissants horizontally, leaving a small hinge so they stay connected. Place on a baking sheet and toast in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 3-4 minutes until golden.
- While croissants toast, heat a non-stick skillet over medium-low heat and add a small knob of butter.
- Crack eggs into the pan and cook slowly until whites are set but yolks are still runny (or to preferred doneness). Season with salt and pepper.
- Remove toasted croissants from the oven. Place a slice of cheese on the bottom half of each croissant.
- Slide the cooked eggs on top of the cheese. Add optional ham or bacon if using.
- Press the top half of the croissant gently onto the filling. Serve immediately while hot and crispy.
Notes
Toast the croissants first to create a moisture barrier and prevent sogginess. Cook eggs slightly underdone as they will continue to cook from residual heat. If making multiple sandwiches, keep finished ones warm in a low oven (200°F). Avoid freezing assembled sandwiches as the croissant will become soggy upon thawing.
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 400
- Fat: 30
- Saturated Fat: 12
- Carbohydrates: 25
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 15
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