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Large croissant sandwich filled with bacon, lettuce, tomato, chicken, and egg, stacked high with fresh layers.

croissant sandwich

croissant sandwich transform simple sandwich ingredients into a café-style meal that feels indulgent yet easy to make. Perfect for lunches, brunches, or a quick dinner, these croissant sandwiches balance flavor, texture, and practicality.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Toasting 2 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 2 sandwiches
Course: Breakfast-for-Dinner, Lunch, Brunch, Snack
Cuisine: American, French-Inspired, Mediterranean
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 whole Croissants - Fresh bakery butter preferred
  • 4 slices Swiss or cheddar cheese - Or your choice
  • 8 slices Deli ham or turkey - Or prosciutto/turkey
  • 4 leaves Lettuce - Butter lettuce or romaine
  • 1 medium Tomato - Sliced
  • 2 tablespoon Dijon mustard - Or spicy mustard
  • 2 tablespoon Mayonnaise - Greek yogurt spread for lighter option

Equipment

  • 1 Serrated knife (For clean croissant slicing)
  • 1 Cutting board (Assembly surface)
  • 1 Spreading knife/spoon (For condiments)
  • Oven or toaster (optional) (Lightly toast cut sides)

Method
 

  1. Warm croissant lightly and slice it carefully without tearing layers.
    Breakfast platter with scrambled eggs, bacon, avocado slices, toast, tomatoes, and fresh greens arranged beautifully.
  2. Spread Dijon mustard and mayonnaise evenly on both cut sides.
    Freshly baked croissant on a wooden board, cut in half to show its flaky layers inside.
  3. Place cheese slices directly against pastry to prevent sogginess.
    Open-faced sandwich slices topped with spreads, cheese, and colorful vegetables like cucumbers, tomatoes, peppers, and onions.
  4. Add meat, lettuce, and tomato slices for balanced flavor and texture.
    Golden croissant sandwich with scrambled egg, ham, and fresh lettuce on a plate, ready to serve.
  5. Close croissant gently, cut diagonally, and serve immediately for best taste.
    “Close-up of a fresh croissant sandwich filled with sliced turkey, tomatoes, cucumbers, shredded lettuce, and creamy spread inside a golden, flaky croissant.”

Nutrition

Serving: 180gCalories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 22gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 780mgPotassium: 280mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 350IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 180mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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