This warm Croissant Breakfast Sandwich is loaded with crispy bacon, white cheddar, avocado, and eggs. It is the ultimate breakfast sandwich on a flaky, delicious pastry.
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Croissant Breakfast Sandwich Recipe Details
There is nothing more delicious than a Croissant Breakfast Sandwich in the morning – and they are so easy. I love how versatile this recipe is so you can personalize it with your favorite flavors or make it easy with whatever you have on hand.
- TASTE: The smoky bacon, mild cheddar, and buttery croissant come together with so much savory flavor.
- TEXTURE: You’ll love every bite of crisp bacon, creamy avocado, and flaky croissant. The gooey cheese holds it all together.
- TIME: This recipe is straightforward and easy. It will only take 10 minutes tops.
- EASE: This Croissant Breakfast Sandwich recipe is so simple, you could make it every day of the week if you wanted.
What You’ll Need
Ingredient Notes
- Croissants– You can use homemade or fresh from the bakery croissants for this dish.
- Eggs– I like regular eggs, but you can use liquid eggs in the carton, or use only egg whites for lighter fare.
- Avocado– Check that they are ripe before cutting. They should feel firm, but with some give when you press on the skin.
- Bacon- You can use thick-cut or regular, or even turkey bacon for a lighter meal.
- White cheddar cheese– I like this mild cheddar for its flavor, but you can use any cheese you like. Slices are convenient, but shredded or slices of block cheese also work.
- Salt & Black pepper– To taste.
Add-ins and Substitutions
- Substitute different egg styles- Fry your eggs way whichever you like, such as sunny side up, over-easy, scrambled, etc. Find the taste and texture you like best.
- Add sauces- You can add ketchup, hot sauce, pesto, or an aioli to your Croissant Breakfast Sandwich.
- Use different meats and cheeses- I love this combo, but these sandwiches would also be fantastic with sausage patties, ham, pepperjack cheese, or gouda. The combinations are endless.
- Add vegetables- Add some more color and flavor with lettuce, tomatoes, spinach, or any other favorites.
How to Make a Croissant Breakfast Sandwich
- Cook the eggs. Fry the eggs, seasoning them with salt and pepper.
- Toast the croissant. Slice the croissant and toast both halves in a toaster.
- Assemble the sandwich. Now begin assembling your croissant breakfast sandwich with the bottom toasted croissant first, then the white cheddar, bacon, eggs, and avocado, and topped with the other toasted croissant half. Enjoy!
Pro Tip: For an unbroken yolk, make sure your pan is nonstick and you’ve added a little oil. Lightly shake the pan to keep them from sticking before you slide them onto your croissants.
Recipe Tips
- Don’t forget to toast the croissant- This step is not only tasty, but it adds some stability to the flaky croissant so it can better hold the delicious fillings you’ll be layering inside.
- Fry the eggs flat- Try to keep the eggs flat as they cook, especially with scrambled eggs. This will help with layering, and also ensure there aren’t big chunks of egg overbalancing your croissant breakfast sandwich.
- Cook the bacon first- The bacon will take longer than the eggs to cook, so do this first so the eggs and toasted croissant are not getting cold while you wait for the bacon to crisp. Cook it and lay it between paper towels on a plate to absorb excess oil.
FAQs
Croissants are a French pastry made with butter, all-purpose flour, sugar, and yeast. A true croissant has a golden crust on the outside with many buttery, flaky layers on the inside.
As the bacon is cooking, the meat shrinks faster than the fat does, causing the fat to bunch up. The best way to limit this is by baking it with a sheet pan on top or flipping the bacon strips often while frying.
Serving Suggestions
These Croissant Breakfast Sandwiches are great on their own or you can serve them with other breakfast classics. Try them with eggs, pancakes, crepes, biscuits, or your favorite morning drink.
- Eggs: Eggs Benedict, Quiche Lorraine, Egg Bites, and Bacon and Hash Brown Quiche are delicious with this croissant sandwich.
- Pancakes, Crepes, or Blintzes: Serve these sandwiches with some Blueberry Ricotta Pancakes, Homemade Buttermilk Pancakes, Blueberry Breakfast Crepes, or Cheese Blintzes.
- Biscuits: Perfect Buttermilk Biscuits with Sausage Gravy go well on any breakfast table.
- Drinks: Enjoy an Iced Caramel Macchiato, Brown Sugar Boba, Iced Matcha Latte, or Mandarin Banana Smoothie with your breakfast sandwich.
Make This Recipe in Advance
Make ahead: You can prepare these Croissant Breakfast Sandwiches the night before and then warm them in the morning. Or just prep the ingredients ahead of time, and when you are ready, fry the eggs and assemble since this recipe is so quick.
Storing: Store these sandwiches wrapped in plastic wrap in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Freeze: Wrap the sandwiches first in foil, then in plastic wrap, or place them in a freezer ziplock bag, and freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw them overnight before heating in the microwave or oven.
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Full Recipe Instructions
Croissant Breakfast Sandwich
Ingredients
- 2 croissants toasted
- 4 eggs
- 1/2 Avocado
- 4 bacon slices cooked
- 2 slices Tilamook White cheddar
- Salt & pepper
Instructions
- Fry the eggs in hot oil according to your liking. Season with salt and pepper.
- Slice each croissant in half and toast on lowest heat. Add 1 slice of white cheddar on each bottom croissant half.
- Add the bacon, eggs, and avocado on top of the cheese. Then place the top half on top. Tip: if you want the cheese to be meltier, place it in the oven on a baking sheet for a few minutes at 300 degrees F. Be careful not to burn the croissant.
Notes
- How to make this ahead of time
- What to serve this with
- Recipe tips and adjustments
Nutrition
This recipe was originally posted on Aug 19, 2016, we’ve tweaked it a bit since then.
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Katrina Aldan says
Love those easy meals, stays to minimum budget like your breakfast croissants, thanks for the recipes, even the healthy ones (need recipes for diabetic diets)… Greatly appreciated in advance & have a great day, God bless you 🤗
simplyhomecooked says
Thank you for your kind words Katrina!
Kat says
These breakfast sandwiches look so easy and absolutely delicious! The buttery croissant is the best.
simplyhomecooked says
Thank you Kat, you just can’t go wrong with a croissant sandwich for breakfast right?!
Julia says
This croissant breakfast sandwich is my ideal breakfast. I have such a weakness for croissants but unfortunately they don’t keep you full long enough but combined with eggs and bacon…it’s a perfect morning meal!
simplyhomecooked says
I couldn’t agree more Julia. I could eat this croissant breakfast sandwich every day!