This Croissant Breakfast Sandwich is a hearty and satisfying way to start the day. Perfect for Sunday brunch or a weekday work-from-home breakfast, each buttery croissant is filled to the brim with fluffy scrambled eggs, crispy bacon, slices of ham, and melty cheese.
They’re easy to make ahead of time, too, so that you can grab and go as needed. Serve with a side of fresh fruit, breakfast sausage, or just a big cup of coffee.
You can easily modify this breakfast sandwich recipe and make a Bagel Breakfast Sandwich, Egg McMuffin, or toss it all in a tortilla for an epic Breakfast Burrito.
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Croissant Breakfast Sandwich
If you have people in your house who aren’t exactly morning people, I swear that this croissant egg sandwich will do the trick. Waking up to a flaky croissant filled with scrambled eggs, bacon, sliced ham, and melted cheddar cheese? Yes please!
You can make this recipe as is or try one of the recipe variation ideas we’ve given you below. This is one of those recipes that is more of a guide to where you can fill in some of the ingredients with what you have around. Swap out the cheese, use fried eggs instead of scrambled—no matter what they will be devoured.
One more thing to love about them? You can make them ahead of time and even freeze them! Whenever you need a quick breakfast, bam—just heat and enjoy.
Key Ingredients
- Croissants - if you can get your hands on fresh bakery croissants, those are ideal. But most of the time, you can also find decent croissants at the grocery store in their bakery section.
- Bacon - cook the bacon on the crispier side so that it is easier to eat when you take a bite.
- Eggs - both scrambled eggs and fried eggs work well and taste great.
- Cream Cheese - original, veggie, or sun dried tomato cream cheese are my favorites for making bagel sandwiches.
- Cheddar Cheese - sliced cheese gets nice and gooey in the broiler and coats the eggs. You could substitute Gouda, Pepper Jack, or American cheese.
- Ham - sliced ham adds a little saltiness and even more texture to the sandwiches.
How to Make Croissant Breakfast Sandwiches
- Cook the bacon. In a skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon until crispy.
- Scramble (or fry) the eggs. Melt butter in a skillet, then add whisked eggs and cook over low heat, folding and stirring until fluffy.
- Assemble. Slice the croissant in half, spread with cream cheese, and top the bottom with the sliced cheese, eggs, bacon, and ham.
- Broil. Place in the broiler for a couple of minutes to melt the cheese.
- Serve. Add the top half and enjoy!
Variations and Substitutions
Considering this is a recipe that is barely a recipe, there are countless ways for you to customize your breakfast sandwich. Here are a few ideas to get you started:
- Use flavored cream cheese. Try one of the flavored cream cheeses that you can find at the grocery store. Or, just make your own by adding in chopped chives, sun dried tomatoes, tahini, Sriracha, or honey.
- Make fried eggs instead of scrambled. If you’re a lover of runny egg yolks, try frying your eggs instead of scrambling.
- Make it vegetarian. Instead of ham and bacon, add slices of avocado.
- Make it spicy. Instead of cheddar cheese, use pepper jack. Scramble the eggs with a little sriracha. If you really want to go spicy, you can even fold minced jalapenos into the cream cheese.
- Add some sauce. Try adding pesto, salsa, guacamole, or our easy hollandaise sauce.
Frequently Asked Questions
Serve these egg and cheese breakfast sandwiches with fresh fruit, cheesy hash browned potatoes, and a side of candied bacon or sausage. Yum!
Yes! If you want to freeze them, wrap them well with plastic wrap and then foil. Store frozen for up to 1 month, then thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.
If you want to get a head start, you could assemble these without the eggs, wrap, and store in the fridge. The next day, remove from the fridge, scramble the eggs, and broil. Voila!
Storing Instructions
- Refrigerator: store any leftovers wrapped well in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Freezer: wrap with plastic wrap and then foil and store frozen for up to 1 month. To thaw, transfer to the fridge overnight.
- To reheat: wrap in foil and reheat in a 350 degree oven.
Croissant Breakfast Sandwich Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 large Croissant sliced in half
- 2 slices Bacon
- 1 Tablespoon Butter for eggs
- 2 large Eggs
- 1 Tablespoon Cream Cheese
- 1 slice Cheddar Cheese
- 2 slices Ham
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- Heat a skillet over medium and add the bacon. Cook for about 2-3 minutes, or until golden brown. Flip over and cook until golden, or another 1-2 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel lined plate to cool.
- Remove the bacon grease and wipe the pan clean. Add the butter to the pan and warm over medium low. In a small bowl, whisk the eggs well with a fork. Pour the eggs into the pan and cook until the bottom is set, then gently fold the eggs over low heat, cooking just until they are mostly set. Remove from the heat.
- Cut the croissant in half and spread the cream cheese evenly over each slice. On the bottom half, add the slice of cheese, then the scrambled eggs, bacon, and ham.
- Place on a small baking sheet or inside a small cast iron skillet and broil for about 2 minutes to melt the cheese and toast the croissant.
- Remove from the broiler and add the top of the croissant. Enjoy!
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Wake up right with these hearty Croissant Breakfast Sandwiches. They're made with flaky croissants filled with eggs, bacon, sliced ham, and melted cheese.
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