breakfast ham and cheese croissant sandwich recipe
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This breakfast ham and cheese croissant sandwich recipe is the ultimate breakfast sandwich! Layered with fluffy scrambled eggs, ham, cheddar cheese, and my secret ingredient: honey Dijon glaze, on a flaky buttery croissant that take a classic sandwich to a whole new level. Then you bake them to create a satisfying soul-warming breakfast croissant sandwich. Or you can wrap them and then place them in the fridge or in the freezer.
Add these mini sandwiches to your breakfast rotation! this is an easy recipe to make, they even make a great way to meal prep! The steps are so easy for this recipe, all you will do is spoon scrambled eggs onto a buttery croissant, layers of sliced ham and cheddar cheese, topped off with a honey dijon sauce to make the most irresistible sandwich. These croissant breakfast sandwiches can be made in advance or frozen for an easy brunch!
There really isn’t anything much more decadent than a croissant that has layers of pastry dough and butter. Pairing it into a breakfast sandwich only makes sense!
ingredients
- 12 mini croissants or 6 big croissants
- 12 eggs
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/2 pound thinly sliced ham
- 6 slices of cheddar cheese
Honey mustard glaze
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/8 teaspoon salt or to taste
- dash of smoked paprika (to taste)
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Tools you will need
- small brown
- medium bowl
- whisk
- baking sheet
- parchment paper
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A recipe that is a crowd pleaser! here are some ideas for when to serve these mini croissant sandwiches:
- brunch gatherings
- weekend breakfast for a quick meal
- weekday breakfast prep
- breakfast prep to freeze (can keep in the freezer for two months)
- school snack. I meal prep these and my kid reheats them before school.
- baby shower brunch
- pot lucks
How to make breakfast ham and cheese croissant sandwich recipe
Crack 12 eggs into a bowl then add, 1/2 cup milk, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper. Whisk the eggs for a few minutes to introduce some air into them.
Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large preheated skillet on medium-low heat. Pour the egg mixture into the skillet and let the eggs sit undisturbed until the eggs just start to set around the edges, about 2 minutes. Using a rubber spatula, push the eggs from the edges into the center. Spread the uncooked eggs back into an even layer. Repeat, pushing the set eggs from the edges into the center every 30 seconds until they have almost cooked. This may take 6-8 minutes total. The top of the eggs should still be slightly wet, they will finish cooking in the oven when you bake the ham and cheese croissant sandwich in the oven. Transfer the eggs to a bowl.
make the glaze for breakfast ham and cheese croissant sandwich recipe
Next, you will make the homemade secret sauce (honey mustard glaze). In a small bowl combine 1/2 cup homemade mayonnaise, 1/2 tablespoon honey, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and a dash of smoked paprika.
Cover a large baking tray with parchment paper (crinkle the parchment paper to keep it from rolling up)
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Slice the croissant or crescent rolls in half then spread 1/2 tablespoon on each slice of the homemade honey mustard glaze. Place the glazed croissants on the baking sheet as you go.
To assemble the sandwich place two slices of ham over the bottom piece of each croissant, a heaping 1/3 cup of scrambled eggs, and half a slice of cheese (you can use sharp cheddar or Swiss cheese) if you are making 6 big croissants, use the whole slice. Place the top half of each croissant over the sandwich.
Evenly spread the remaining honey mustard glaze over the tops of the ham and cheese croissant sandwiches. Optional: sprinkle a little bit of poppy seeds or everything but the bagel seasoning on the top of the croissant sandwiches.
Bake at 350 degrees for 10-15 minutes just until the top of the sandwich is golden brown and the cheese has melted. Enjoy the flaky croissant breakfast sandwich while they are still hot and the center is warm and cheesy!
You can serve these with a side of avocado slices, tomato, or any other toppings you enjoy 🙂
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BREAKFAST HAM AND CHEESE CROISSANT SANDWICH RECIPE
Ingredients
- 12 mini croissants
- 12 eggs
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 6-12 slices cheddar cheese
- 1/2 pound thinly slices ham
honey dijon glaze
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 tbl honey
- 1 tsp Dijion mustard
- 1/8 tsp salt
- dash smoked paprika (to taste)
Instructions
- Crack 12 eggs into a bowl then add, 1/2 cup milk, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper. Whisk the eggs for a few minutes to introduce some air into them.
- Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large preheated skillet on medium-low heat. Pour the egg mixture into the skillet and let the eggs sit undisturbed until the eggs just start to set around the edges, about 2 minutes. Using a rubber spatula, push the eggs from the edges into the center. Spread the uncooked eggs back into an even layer. Repeat, pushing the set eggs from the edges into the center every 30 seconds until they have almost cooked. This may take 6-8 minutes total. The top of the eggs should still be slightly wet, they will finish cooking in the oven when you bake the ham and cheese croissant sandwich in the oven. Transfer the eggs to a bowl.
- Next, you will make the homemade secret sauce (honey mustard glaze). In a small bowl combine 1/2 cup homemade mayonnaise, 1/2 tablespoon honey, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and a dash of smoked paprika.
- Cover a large baking tray with parchment paper (crinkle the parchment paper to keep it from rolling up) Slice the croissant or crescent rolls in half then spread 1/2 tablespoon on each slice of the homemade honey mustard glaze. Place the glazed croissants on the baking sheet as you go.
- To assemble the sandwich place two slices of ham over the bottom piece of each croissant, a heaping 1/3 cup of scrambled eggs, and half a slice of cheese (you can use sharp cheddar or Swiss cheese) Place the top half of each croissant over the sandwich.
- Evenly spread the remaining honey mustard glaze over the tops of the ham and cheese croissant sandwiches. Optional: sprinkle a little bit of poppy seeds or everything but the bagel seasoning on the top of the croissant sandwiches.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 10-15 minutes just until the top of the sandwich is golden brown and the cheese has melted. Enjoy the flaky croissant breakfast sandwich while they are still hot and the center is warm and cheesy!
Notes
make ahead
Follow the instructions right until it says to bake, instead of baking cover with saran wrap and keep them in the fridge until you are ready to bake.
Freezing instructions
Once the sandwich is assembled, wrap each sandwich in plastic wrap then freeze for up to 2 months. Once ready to eat, let them defrost then assemble them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper then bake at 350 degrees for 10-15 minutes.
How to microwave the frozen ham and cheese croissant sandwiches
Remove the wrapping from the sandwich, then wrap the sandwich in a damp paper towel and place it in the microwave for 2 minutes or until the center is warm.
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