Ham, Egg & Cheese Croissant Breakfast
Buttery croissant stuffed with melted cheese, scrambled eggs, and ham, served warm with fresh OJ. A 15-minute weeknight breakfast that tastes like a deli.
- Total time
- 15 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 560
- Protein
- 28g
Ingredients
- 4 whole large eggs
- 4 oz deli ham, thinly sliced
- 4 oz sharp cheddar cheese, sliced
- 2 tbsp butter, divided
- 2 whole croissants
- 8 oz fresh orange juice
Instructions
- 1
Crack eggs into a bowl, add a pinch of salt and pepper, then whisk until combined.
- 2
Melt 1 tbsp butter in a nonstick skillet over medium heat, then pour in eggs and stir gently for 3–4 minutes until soft curds form.
- 3
Split each croissant horizontally and layer with ham and cheese on both sides, pressing gently to warm through.
- 4
Divide scrambled eggs evenly between the two croissants and close the tops.
- 5
Toast croissant sandwiches in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2 minutes per side until golden and cheese melts.
- 6
Serve immediately with fresh orange juice on the side.
Tools you’ll need
- medium bowl
- whisk
- nonstick skillet, 10-inch
- wooden spoon or rubber spatula
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