Flaky Croissant Breakfast Sandwiches with Bacon and Cheddar
Buttery croissants warmed in the oven with crispy bacon and melting sharp cheddar create a perfect flaky breakfast sandwich that’s quick and easy to make.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large croissants (store-bought or homemade)
- 8 slices thick-cut bacon
- 4 slices sharp cheddar cheese
- 4 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: sliced avocado, tomato slices, Dijon mustard
Instructions
- Cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat for 4-5 minutes per side until crispy. Drain on paper towels.
- Remove excess bacon fat from the skillet, leaving about 1 teaspoon. Cook eggs to preference (fried or scrambled) seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Slice croissants horizontally to create sandwich pockets. Spread 1/2 tablespoon softened butter on each cut side.
- Toast buttered croissant halves on a baking sheet in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 5-7 minutes until golden and flaky.
- Assemble sandwiches by layering each croissant bottom with a slice of cheddar, two slices of bacon, and one cooked egg. Add optional extras if desired. Top with croissant lid.
- Optional: Warm assembled sandwiches in the oven at 375°F (190°C) for 2-3 minutes to melt cheese.
- Serve immediately while warm.
Notes
Toast croissants lightly with butter to prevent sogginess. Cook bacon to crispy perfection to avoid rubbery texture. Rest eggs briefly after cooking to hold shape. For dairy-free or vegetarian versions, substitute ingredients accordingly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 475
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 850
- Fat: 30
- Saturated Fat: 12
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 20
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