Butter Croissant Egg Cheese (Printable)

Flaky butter croissants layered with fluffy eggs and melted cheese, perfect for a quick morning meal.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Croissants

01 - 4 large butter croissants, halved

→ Eggs

02 - 6 large eggs
03 - 2 tablespoons whole milk
04 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
05 - 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
06 - 1 tablespoon unsalted butter

→ Cheese

07 - 4 slices cheddar cheese or Swiss, Gruyère, or preferred variety

→ Optional Add-Ins

08 - 4 slices cooked bacon or ham, optional
09 - Fresh chives or parsley, chopped for garnish

# Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F or set toaster oven to warm setting
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, salt, and pepper until well combined and slightly frothy
03 - Heat butter in a nonstick skillet over medium-low heat. Pour egg mixture and cook, stirring gently with spatula, until eggs are softly scrambled and just set. Remove from heat
04 - Place croissant bottoms on baking tray. Layer each with cheese slice and spoon generous portion of scrambled eggs over cheese. Add bacon or ham if desired
05 - Top with croissant lids and bake for 3 to 5 minutes until cheese melts and croissants warm through
06 - Remove from oven, garnish with fresh herbs if desired, and serve immediately

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Quick and easy to make in just 20 minutes.
  • Flaky, buttery croissants paired with creamy scrambled eggs and melted cheese offer a comforting flavor combination.
  • Highly customizable with optional add-ins like bacon, ham, or fresh herbs.
  • Perfect for busy mornings or relaxed brunches.
02 -
  • Use medium-low heat for soft, creamy scrambled eggs without browning.
  • Warm the croissants slightly before assembling to ensure melty cheese and a warm sandwich.
  • Experiment with different cheeses to vary flavor profiles.
  • Prepare eggs fresh and assemble sandwiches just before serving for best texture.
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