High Calorie Breakfast: Croissant Sandwich with Bacon Egg and Cheese Recipe

Buttery croissant, crispy bacon, melted cheese, runny egg. This high calorie breakfast sandwich is flaky perfection that you can eat with one hand.

Cook 20 min Difficulty NORMAL 670 kcal
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Ingredients
Main ingredients
  • croissants 2 pieces
  • bacon 4 slices
  • large eggs 2 pieces
  • cheddar cheese 2 oz
Seasonings/Sauce
  • unsalted butter 1 tbsp
  • salt 1 tsp
  • black pepper 0.5 tsp
Nutrition summary
Carbohydrates 32 g 19%
Protein 24 g 14%
Fat 44 g 67%
Serving size 230g
Cooking steps
  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 350°F and warm the croissants on a rack for 4-5 minutes, until lightly crisp outside.

  2. 2

    Heat a skillet over medium heat and cook the bacon slices until deeply golden and crispy, about 6 minutes per side. Drain bacon on paper towels.

  3. 3

    Add butter to the same skillet, reduce heat to low, then crack the eggs in. Sprinkle with salt and pepper, and cook gently until whites are just set but yolks remain runny, 3-4 minutes.

  4. 4

    Slice warm croissants horizontally, but do not cut all the way through. Layer cheddar cheese on the bottom half of each and return croissants to oven for 2 minutes, until cheese gently melts.

  5. 5

    Layer crispy bacon and runny egg on top of melted cheese. Close the croissant sandwich, pressing lightly to hold together. Serve immediately while still hot and flaky.

Personalized Q&A
Q. What's the key ingredient in this recipe?
The croissant is the defining ingredient, providing the rich, buttery, and flaky base that sets this breakfast sandwich apart. Combined with crispy bacon and melted cheddar cheese, it creates indulgent layers of flavor and texture that make the sandwich irresistible.
Q. How can I keep the egg yolk runny without undercooking the whites?
Use low heat and add eggs to the skillet after melting butter. Cook gently, sprinkling salt and pepper, until the whites are opaque and set while the yolks remain glossy. Avoid flipping the eggs; covering the pan briefly can help set the whites without overcooking the yolks.
Q. What prevents the croissant from becoming soggy?
Warming the croissant in the oven before assembling crisps up the exterior, preventing moisture absorption from the cheese and egg. Assembling quickly with hot ingredients also ensures the sandwich stays flaky.
Q. How many calories and what is the protein content per serving?
Each serving contains 670 kcal, with 24g of protein. The protein-to-carb ratio is about 14% protein and 19% carbs, making this a substantial, energy-rich breakfast.
Q. Does this sandwich fit any nutritional categories like keto or low carb?
The sandwich is high in calories and fat (44g fat per serving), but with 32g carbohydrates per serving, it does not qualify as keto or low carb by standard thresholds.
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