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The croissant changes everything. Flaky, buttery, shattering into a million delicious crumbs. Fill it with bacon, eggs, and cheese? Now we’re talking about the best breakfast sandwich of your life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ten minutes. One pan. Zero regrets. Make two.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ingredients<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Serves 2 (or 1 very hungry person).<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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2 large croissants (day-old is fine\u2014toast revives them)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
4 slices bacon<\/li>\n\n\n\n
4 large eggs<\/li>\n\n\n\n
2 tablespoons milk or cream (optional, for fluffy eggs)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
2 slices cheddar, Swiss, or American cheese<\/li>\n\n\n\n
1 tablespoon butter (for eggs)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Salt and pepper to taste<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Optional: hot sauce, avocado, or tomato slices<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Step-by-Step Instructions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Step 1: Cook the Bacon<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n
In a skillet over medium heat, cook bacon until crispy, 5-7 minutes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate. Pour off most of the bacon grease, leaving about 1 tablespoon.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
Step 2: Scramble the Eggs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n
In a bowl, whisk eggs, milk (if using), salt, and pepper until frothy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Reduce skillet heat to low-medium. Add butter and let it melt.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Pour in eggs. Gently scramble with a spatula, pushing cooked eggs toward the center.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Remove from heat just before they look done (they’ll finish cooking off the heat).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
Step 3: Toast the Croissants<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n
Slice croissants in half horizontally.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Toast in a toaster oven, regular oven at 350\u00b0F for 3 minutes, or in the same skillet cut-side down until golden.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
Step 4: Assemble the Sandwiches<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n
Place a slice of cheese on the bottom half of each warm croissant (heat melts it slightly).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Top with scrambled eggs, then bacon (break slices in half).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Add hot sauce, avocado, or tomato if using.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Close with the top croissant half.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
Step 5: Serve Immediately<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n
Press down gently. Serve with napkins. So many napkins. Crumbs everywhere. Worth it.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
Assembled sandwiches don’t keep well\u2014croissants get soggy. Store components separately if you must.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Make-Ahead Components:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Cooked bacon: fridge for 5 days<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Scrambled eggs: 2 days (reheat gently)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Croissants: room temp, toast before using<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Reheating Croissant Sandwiches:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Wrap in foil. Bake at 350\u00b0F for 8-10 minutes. Air fryer at 350\u00b0F for 4-5 minutes. Microwave makes croissants rubbery (avoid).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Pro Tip:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Day-old croissants are actually better for sandwiches\u2014they’re sturdier and toast up crispier. Fresh croissants get smushed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Make It Fancy:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Add a drizzle of honey. Yes, honey on bacon and eggs. Trust me.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Flaky, buttery croissants stuffed with crispy bacon, fluffy scrambled eggs, and melty cheese. This is the breakfast sandwich that thinks it’s a pastry.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1844,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2,7],"tags":[1449,1452,1450,1453,1454,1451,130],"class_list":["post-1797","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-baking","category-quick_meals","tag-bacon-egg-and-cheese-croissant","tag-bacon-egg-cheese-sandwich","tag-breakfast-croissant","tag-brunch-idea","tag-buttery-breakfast","tag-croissant-sandwich","tag-easy-breakfast"],"yoast_head":"\n
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