Breakfast Croissant Sandwich
A buttery and cheesy croissant sandwich with creamy scrambled eggs, melted cheese, and savory chicken mortadella, perfect for a cozy morning.
Ingredients
For the sandwich
- 2 large croissants
- 1 tablespoon butter For greasing and cooking
- ½ cup shredded cheddar For melting
- ¾ cup shredded mozzarella Divided for topping and filling
- 3 large eggs For the scrambled filling
- to taste Salt and pepper
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper Optional for added spice
- ½ teaspoon crushed black pepper
- 4 slices chicken mortadella Pork substitution can be applied
- ¼ cup arugula For freshness
- 2 tablespoons basil pesto For spreading
Instructions
Preparation
- Slice the croissants lengthwise and place them on a parchment-lined baking tray.
- Add mozzarella and cheddar to the bottom halves of the croissants. Brush the tops with a light egg wash.
Baking
- Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 6 to 8 minutes until the cheese melts and the croissants become lightly golden and toasty.
Cooking Eggs
- While they bake, whisk the eggs with salt.
- Melt butter in a medium pan over low heat, then pour in the eggs. As edges set, gently swipe with a rubber spatula to spread the uncooked egg around the pan.
- Continue folding and pushing the eggs until almost cooked. Turn off the heat and cover for 1 to 2 minutes so they finish with residual warmth.
Cooking Mortadella
- In the same pan, use the remaining butter to cook the chicken mortadella slices. Overlap two slices per portion. Once crispy, flip, sprinkle mozzarella on top, and cook until the second side crisps.
Assembling the Sandwich
- Divide the scrambled eggs between the two croissants, layering over the melted cheese.
- Add two crispy mortadella slices to each sandwich.
- Top with a handful of arugula.
- Smear basil pesto on the croissant tops and close the sandwiches.
Serving
- Serve warm and enjoy café-style comfort at home.
Notes
Best eaten fresh, but you can refrigerate assembled sandwiches for 24 hours and warm them in the oven before serving. You can substitute chicken mortadella for smoked beef slices or turkey bacon if preferred. Bake and toast the croissants ahead to save time in the morning. Pair with fresh orange slices, roasted breakfast potatoes, or your favorite latte.