Flaky Croissant Breakfast Sandwich (Printable)
Buttery croissants filled with fluffy eggs, ham, and melted cheese for a decadent morning treat.
# What You'll Need:
→ Breads
01 - 4 large all-butter croissants, split horizontally
→ Eggs
02 - 6 large eggs
03 - 2 tbsp whole milk
04 - 1/4 tsp kosher salt
05 - 1/8 tsp freshly ground black pepper
06 - 1 tbsp unsalted butter
→ Meats & Cheese
07 - 4 slices smoked ham (or turkey or bacon)
08 - 4 slices Swiss or cheddar cheese
→ Vegetables & Garnishes
09 - 1 small tomato, thinly sliced
10 - 1/2 ripe avocado, sliced
11 - 1 tbsp fresh chives, chopped
# How-To Steps:
01 - Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Cut the croissants in half horizontally and arrange them, cut side up, on the baking sheet.
03 - In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, salt, and pepper until well combined.
04 - Melt butter in a nonstick skillet over medium-low heat. Pour in the egg mixture and gently scramble, stirring with a spatula, until just set but still slightly creamy. Remove from heat.
05 - Place a slice of ham and cheese on the bottom half of each croissant. Top with a generous spoonful of scrambled eggs. Add tomato, avocado, and chives if desired.
06 - Replace the croissant tops and gently press down.
07 - Warm the assembled sandwiches in the oven for 5-7 minutes, or until cheese is melted and croissants are crisp.
08 - Serve immediately.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Everything glorious about a breakfast diner sandwich, but somehow better because you made it yourself
- The way warm melty cheese oozes into flaky croissant layers is the kind of comfort food memory you want to repeat
02 -
- Overcooked eggs ruin everything—pull them when they still look slightly underdone, because carryover heat finishes the job
- Letting the assembled sandwiches rest for 60 seconds after baking gives the cheese time to set so it doesnt all slide out when you take that first bite
03 -
- If your croissants are slightly stale, brush them with a little melted butter and warm them in the oven for 3 minutes before assembling
- Dijon mustard or herbed cream cheese spread on the inside adds this incredible depth of flavor most people cant quite identify but absolutely love