Description
This Croissant Breakfast Sandwich recipe combines buttery toasted croissants with crispy turkey bacon, creamy soft scrambled eggs, and sharp cheddar cheese to create a flavorful and satisfying morning meal. Perfect for an easy yet indulgent breakfast, these sandwiches are toasted twice to ensure a warm, melty, and delicious finish.
Ingredients
Scale
Sandwich Components
- 6 croissants, halved
- 6 slices turkey bacon
- 6 slices extra sharp cheddar cheese
Egg Mixture
- 8 eggs
- ¼ cup half and half
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Cooking Fat
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Croissants: Preheat the oven to 350℉. Line a rimmed sheet pan with parchment paper. Slice each croissant in half and place them cut-side up on the prepared sheet pan. Toast in the oven for 5-10 minutes until golden brown, watching carefully to prevent over-toasting.
- Cook Turkey Bacon: In a skillet over medium heat or on another oven sheet pan, cook the turkey bacon slices until crisp. Remove and set aside.
- Prepare Soft Scrambled Eggs: Melt the unsalted butter in a nonstick skillet over high heat until bubbly and very hot. Meanwhile, crack the eggs into a medium bowl, add half and half, and season with generous pinches of kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper. Pour the egg mixture into the hot skillet and immediately reduce heat to medium. Stir continuously with a rubber spatula, gently breaking up the eggs as they cook. Remove from heat when eggs are golden brown but still slightly soft.
- Assemble Sandwiches: On the toasted croissant bottoms, place a slice of cheddar cheese, followed by a strip of crispy turkey bacon. Evenly distribute the soft scrambled eggs on top of the bacon.
- Final Bake: Return the assembled croissants to the oven on the lined sheet pan, and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until the cheese melts and the croissants are toasted and warm. The cheese melting down the sides is a key indicator they are ready.
- Serve: Remove from oven and enjoy immediately while warm and gooey.
Notes
- Watch the croissants carefully during toasting to avoid burning.
- Use a nonstick skillet to easily cook and scramble eggs without sticking.
- Soft scrambled eggs provide a creamy texture contrasting the crispy bacon and toasted croissant.
- Feel free to substitute cheddar cheese with other melting cheeses like Swiss or Gruyère.
- The second bake helps melt the cheese thoroughly and meld the sandwich flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 499 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 640 mg
- Fat: 31 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 23 g
- Cholesterol: 320 mg
