Egg and Cheese Croissant Sandwich
ContinentalBrunchDesi eggsEasy
A flaky croissant filled with a fried egg, melted cheese and fresh tomato — a simple, cafe-style brunch sandwich.
Prep time5 min
Cook time10 min
Total time15 min
Servings2
Ingredients
- 2 croissants or soft buns
- 2 eggs
- 2 cheese slices
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 tomato, sliced
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Method
- Fry the eggs sunny-side up in butter, seasoning with salt and black pepper.
- Warm the croissants in the same pan or in the oven for 2 minutes.
- Split the croissants and place a cheese slice on the bottom half.
- Add the fried egg and tomato slices on top of the cheese.
- Close the croissant, press lightly so the cheese melts, and serve warm.
Nutrition — estimated per serving
Calories (estimate)390 kcal
Protein (estimate)15 g
Fat (estimate)24 g
Carbs (estimate)28 g
Nutrition values are estimates based on standard per-egg values (about 72 kcal, 6.3 g protein, 4.8 g fat, 0.4 g carbs per large egg).
Tips, food safety & substitutions
Serve at once so the croissant stays crisp. Food safety: fry eggs until the whites are fully set. Allergens: contains egg, milk (butter, cheese) and wheat (croissant). Substitute: use a soft bun or toasted bread instead of a croissant. Nutrition figures are estimates only.