Ham, Egg and Cheese Croissant Sandwich

A croissant with cheese, egg and ham - square

Ham, Egg and Cheese Croissant Sandwich

This Croissant Sandwich features a buttery, flaky croissant filled with warm, savory ham, a perfectly cooked egg, and melted cheese. Ideal for breakfast or brunch, this luxurious sandwich is a delightful balance of textures and flavors, easily customized with your favorite additions.

Course Breakfast

Cuisine Breakfast

Keyword croissant sandwich, egg croissant sandwich

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 6

Total Time 11

Servings Sandwich

Calories 601kcal

Author Elaine Benoit

Equipment

Ingredients

2 pieces ham (uncured)
1 croissant
1 piece muenster cheese
1 tablespoon butter
2 eggs

Instructions

Heat a saute pan on medium and add 2 pieces of ham. Fry for a minute on each side.
2 pieces ham
Set oven or toaster oven to broil.
Cut the croissant in half, place a piece of muenster on it, and broil for 1 - 2 minutes or until the croissant is toasted and the Muenster has melted
1 croissant, 1 piece muenster cheese
Add fried ham to croissant.
Add butter to sauté pan and fry up two eggs, to your liking. I prefer sunny side up.
1 tablespoon butter, 2 eggs
Place the two eggs on the ham, close up the croissant, and secure it with a pick.
Take a bite, smile, and enjoy.

Notes

Helpful tips

The foundation of a great croissant sandwich lies in the quality of its components. Opt for a high-quality, buttery croissant that is fresh and flaky. Select premium ham slices, fresh eggs, and your favorite type of cheese that melts well.

The egg can be prepared to your liking, but a slightly runny or freely runny yolk works best. But like I said, prepare the egg to your liking.

Since I'm using ham in this recipe, I would hold off on the salt until you taste the sandwich because you can always add it, but you can't subtract it. Freely add black pepper to taste.

Choose a cheese that melts well and complements the flavors of the ham and egg. Good options include Muenster, Swiss, cheddar, mozzarella, Gruyère, or Havarti. Place the cheese on the bottom half of the croissant to melt slightly from the warmth of the freshly cooked egg and ham.

Warm up the ham slices before adding them to the sandwich. This enhances the flavor and helps melt the cheese, creating a gooey, delicious layer. You can quickly pan-fry the ham.

When assembling the sandwich, be gentle to maintain the integrity of the croissant. Layer the ingredients neatly to ensure every bite is balanced with ham, egg, and cheese flavors.

Introduce a fresh element to cut through the richness of the sandwich. Add tomato slices, avocado, mayonnaise, bacon, honey mustard, dijon mustard, sprouts, slices of cucumber, and some fresh spinach.

Croissant sandwiches are best enjoyed warm when the cheese is melted and the croissant is at its flakiest. Serve immediately after assembly for the best eating experience.

Complement your croissant sandwich with fresh fruit, a light salad, or a hot cup of coffee to round out your meal.

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