Butter Croissant Egg Cheese (Printable version)

Flaky croissants filled with fluffy scrambled eggs and melted cheese, perfect for a quick breakfast or brunch.

# What you 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

→ Optional Add-Ins

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

# Steps to follow:

01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F or set a 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 in the egg mixture and cook, stirring gently with a spatula, until eggs are softly scrambled and just set. Remove from heat.
04 - Place the croissant bottoms on a baking tray. Layer each with a slice of cheese and spoon over a generous portion of scrambled eggs. Add bacon or ham if using.
05 - Top with the croissant lids and bake in the oven for 3 to 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and croissants are warmed through.
06 - Garnish with fresh herbs if desired. Serve immediately.

# Expert tips:

01 -
  • Ready in just 20 minutes with only 10 minutes of active cooking time
  • Uses simple, everyday ingredients you likely already have on hand
  • Flaky, buttery croissants elevate a basic egg sandwich into something special
  • Easily customizable with your favorite cheese, herbs, or add-ins
  • Perfect for meal prep—assemble ahead and warm when ready
  • Vegetarian-friendly with optional bacon or ham for meat lovers
02 -
  • Use a nonstick skillet and medium-low heat to prevent eggs from sticking or browning
  • Whisk eggs until slightly frothy for the fluffiest scrambled texture
  • Don't overcook the eggs—remove from heat when they're still soft and creamy
  • Warm croissants in the oven to refresh their flaky texture before assembling
  • Layer cheese directly on the warm croissant bottom so it begins melting immediately
  • For meal prep, scramble eggs ahead and reheat gently before assembling
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