Description
A sweet and savory breakfast sandwich made with flaky croissants, creamy maple mustard sauce, eggs, cheese, and your choice of breakfast meat. A gourmet twist on a morning classic.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large croissants, halved
- 2 large eggs
- 2 slices cheddar cheese
- 2 slices cooked bacon or sausage patties
- 1 tbsp butter (for cooking eggs)
- Maple Mustard Sauce:
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp pure maple syrup
- 1 tbsp mayonnaise (optional, for creaminess)
Instructions
- Prepare the maple mustard sauce by mixing Dijon mustard, maple syrup, and mayonnaise in a small bowl. Set aside.
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter and cook eggs to your preference (scrambled or fried).
- Toast croissant halves lightly in a toaster oven or skillet until warm and slightly crisp.
- Spread maple mustard sauce on the bottom half of each croissant.
- Layer with a slice of cheese, cooked egg, and bacon or sausage.
- Top with the other croissant half and serve warm.
Notes
- Use plant-based meat and vegan cheese for a vegetarian version.
- You can substitute the croissant with an English muffin or bagel for variety.
- Great for meal prep—assemble and wrap in foil, then reheat in the oven.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 195mg
Keywords: croissant breakfast sandwich, maple mustard, savory breakfast, bacon egg sandwich, easy breakfast