Bacon Egg and Cheese Croissant
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Imagine waking up to a warm, buttery croissant, topped with a layer of crispy bacon, fluffy scrambled eggs, and gooey, melted cheese in a delicious Bacon Egg and Cheese Croissant sandwich. Sound amazing, right?
Each bite is a delightful combination of textures and flavors, making it a delicious breakfast option to start your day off right! Time needed: 25 minutes.
Looking for more delicious breakfast recipes? Try these simple Instant Pot Bacon Cheddar Egg Bites, Classic Eggs Benedict, and these fun Breakfast Potato Nachos too!
These tasty breakfast sandwiches were one of our family’s favorite Sunday morning meals when the kids were growing up. They are super simple to make, hearty enough to get you through the day, and there are endless filling options to suit everyone in the family.
You may have ordered a bacon egg and cheese croissant at a Burger King drive-thru at some point, but these are so much better…and bigger, lol
What you’ll need
- Large eggs
- Water – Helps to create steam during the cooking process, resulting in a lighter and more airy texture.
- Kosher salt and black pepper
- Cooked bacon – Regular, thin and crispy bacon is the perfect option.
- Grated cheese – I used cheddar cheese, but Swiss and American cheese would be delicious as well.
- Fresh, buttery rich croissant – These can be found in bakery department in your local grocery store. Sprouts, Whole Foods, and Costco sell nice ones.
- Lettuce, tomato, and mayonnaise are optional
Check out the printable recipe card below for the complete recipe and detailed instructions.
Tools used
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- 8-inch Non-Stick Skillet
- Silicone Spatula
- Small Bowl – to mix the eggs
- Serrated Knife – to slice the croissants
- Cutting Board
We start with flaky croissants, make some fluffy eggs aka “flat eggs”, then top it all off with crispy bacon and finely grated cheddar cheese…Yum! Did I mention how easy they are to prepare?
How to make Bacon Egg and Cheese Croissant Sandwiches
Cooking bacon can be done in several ways depending on your preference:
Pan-Frying:
- Heat a skillet or frying pan over medium heat.
- Place the bacon strips in the pan in a single layer, ensuring they’re not overlapping.
- Cook the bacon, flipping occasionally, until it reaches your desired level of crispiness. This typically takes around 5-7 minutes.
- Once cooked, transfer the bacon to a plate lined with paper towels to absorb excess grease before serving.
Baking:
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil for easy cleanup.
- Arrange the bacon strips on the baking sheet in a single layer, making sure they’re not overlapping.
- Bake the bacon in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until it reaches your desired level of crispiness.
- Remove the bacon from the oven and transfer it to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess grease.
To make “flat” scrambled eggs:
Mix two eggs with a tablespoon of water, sea salt and ground pepper together in a small bowl.
Heat a small non-stick pan over medium heat. Add the eggs to the pan.
As the eggs start to bubble, slide a spatula around the outer edges of the pan and gently push the eggs forward, then tilt the pan to move the uncooked eggs to the outside edge and fill the void.
Once the eggs are set, and no longer runny, flip the entire egg over to cook the other side.
Once the second side is cooked, fold the egg in half and place on a plate. Sprinkle with finely grated cheese, or a slice of cheese and cover to retain heat.
To assemble:
Slice croissants in half and place on an ungreased skillet to grill/toast until golden brown.
Place cheesy egg on the bottom half of the croissant, then add two slices of bacon.
And lettuce/tomato/mayonnaise/avocado or any toppings that you desire.
I do not desire lettuce/tomato or mayonnaise on my bacon egg and cheese croissant breakfast sandwiches, but everyone else in the family does…I’m the oddball. 😉 Besides, they aren’t served that way in restaurants, right? Well, that’s the story and I’m sticking with it.
Serving suggestions: Serve your warm croissant breakfast sandwiches with orange juice, some crispy hash browns, or cut-up fresh fruit.
Expert Tips
- You can also mix and cook 4 eggs in a 12-inch skillet. Before you flip to the second side, cut the eggs in half down the center and flip each section over.
- If you are really brave, you can simply hold the pan flat (and off the stove) and gently slide the egg back and forth in a forward motion…then flip the egg up and catch it in the pan.
- The “princess” is the one that started calling them “flat eggs” and it stuck. They are scrambled, but cooked into one flat egg so they don’t fall off the sandwich.
- You can use sliced cheese, it will just take longer to melt. If you are making the eggs first and top them with cheese, then when you cover them with foil the heat will melt the grated cheese.
- Feel free to substitute a fried egg, poached eggs, or a sunny-side-up egg if you prefer.
- Don’t have croissants on hand? Toasted bagels or English muffins make delicious breakfast sandwiches as well.
- While it’s best to assemble the sandwiches just before serving to ensure they’re warm and fresh, you can cook the bacon and eggs ahead of time and then reheat them before assembling the sandwiches.
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Bacon Egg and Cheese Croissant
Ingredients
- 8 large eggs
- 4 tablespoons water
- .25 teaspoon kosher salt or to taste
- .25 teaspoon black pepper or to taste
- 8 slices bacon
- 0.5 cup finely grated cheese I used cheddar, Swiss and American work too.
- 4 fresh croissants
- lettuce, tomato, avocado optional
- mayonnaise optional
Instructions
To Bake the Bacon:
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil for easy cleanup. Arrange the bacon strips on the baking sheet in a single layer, making sure they’re not overlapping.
- Bake the bacon in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until it reaches your desired level of crispiness. Remove the bacon from the oven and transfer it to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess grease.
To Make "Flat" Scrambled Eggs:
- Mix two eggs with a tablespoon of water, sea salt and ground pepper together in a small bowl. Heat a small non-stick pan over medium heat. Add the eggs to the pan.
- As the eggs start to bubble, slide a spatula around the outer edges of the pan and gently push the eggs forward, then tilt the pan to move the uncooked eggs to the outside edge and fill the void.
- Once the eggs are set, and no longer runny, flip the entire egg over to cook the other side. Once the second side is cooked, fold the egg in half and place on a plate. Sprinkle with finely grated cheese, or a slice of cheese and cover to retain heat.
To Assemble:
- Slice croissants in half and place on an ungreased skillet to grill/toast until golden brown.
- Place cheesy egg on the bottom half of the croissant, then add two slices of bacon. Add any toppings that you desire.
- Serve your warm croissant breakfast sandwiches with orange juice, some crispy hash browns, or cut-up fresh fruit.
Notes
- You can also mix and cook 4 eggs in a 12-inch skillet. Before you flip to the second side, cut the eggs in half down the center and flip each section over.
- If you are really brave, you can simply hold the pan flat (and off the stove) and gently slide the egg back and forth in a forward motion…then flip the egg up and catch it in the pan.
- The “princess” is the one that started calling them “flat eggs” and it stuck. They are scrambled, but cooked into one flat egg so they don’t fall off the sandwich.
- You can use sliced cheese, it will just take longer to melt. If you are making the eggs first and top them with cheese, then when you cover them with foil the heat will melt the grated cheese.
- Feel free to substitute a fried egg, poached eggs, or a sunny-side-up egg if you prefer.
- Don’t have croissants on hand? Toasted bagels or English muffins make delicious breakfast sandwiches as well.
- While it’s best to assemble the sandwiches just before serving to ensure they’re warm and fresh, you can cook the bacon and eggs ahead of time and then reheat them before assembling the sandwiches.
