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This mouthwatering honey-dijon breakfast sandwich on a croissant turns basic mornings into unforgettable experiences. When flaky buttery pastries meet juicy breakfast sausages and that sweet-tangy honey-dijon mixture, you'll get a morning treat that feels fancy but comes together quick enough for lazy weekend breakfasts.
I whipped these sandwiches up when my in-laws came for brunch, and now they're our favorite impressive breakfast option. My super picky nephew begs for them whenever he stays overnight!
What You'll Need
- Bakery croissants: Try getting them from a neighborhood bakery for that genuine buttery taste and super flaky layers
- Honey: Brings natural sweetness that works wonderfully with the sharp mustard
- Dijon mustard: Adds that fancy zip that makes the whole sandwich pop
- Sharp cheddar cheese: The aged stuff melts perfectly while keeping its bold flavor
- Amylu Breakfast Time Mini Links: These trimmer protein sausages come with subtle maple and apple notes
- Large eggs: Go for pasture-raised ones for the most vibrant yolks and tastiest results
- Whole milk: Gives you the smoothest scrambled eggs with fantastic richness
- Olive oil: Pick a mild type for cooking that won't fight with other tastes
- Salt and black pepper: Grinding your pepper fresh really does make everything better
- Cooked bacon: The thick stuff gives you the best bite and flavor contrast
- Fresh chives: Their subtle oniony kick lightens up all the rich ingredients
How To Put It All Together
- Heat your oven:
- Get your oven going at 400°F and put parchment on a baking sheet. This heat will make your croissants super crispy while getting the cheese all gooey.
- Get the sausages ready:
- Warm up 1 tablespoon olive oil in a big pan over medium-high. Toss in those Amylu Breakfast Time Mini Links and cook them about 3-4 minutes, flipping now and then until they're warm with some nice brown spots. Since they're already cooked, you're just warming and adding some tasty caramelization.
- Mix up your eggs:
- Grab a big bowl and beat those eggs with milk until everything's totally mixed up with no white streaks showing. The milk helps make your eggs extra fluffy and rich. Throw in salt and black pepper however you like it. Fresh-cracked pepper really does taste noticeably better.
- Cook your eggs:
- Pour that other tablespoon of olive oil into the same pan you used for sausage, but turn the heat down to medium. Pour in your egg mix and cook gently, pulling the edges toward the middle as they firm up. Take them off the heat while they're still a bit runny since they'll keep cooking from the leftover heat.
- Whip up your honey-dijon mix:
- In a small bowl, stir together honey and Dijon mustard until it's all smooth. This super simple combo creates an amazingly complex flavor that takes your sandwich to a whole new level.
- Start building:
- Cut your croissants in half and slather that honey-dijon mix all over the bottom pieces. This tasty spread also stops your croissant from getting soggy.
- Layer on eggs and cheese:
- Share the scrambled eggs evenly across all your croissant bottoms, then put a slice of sharp cheddar on each one. Stick them in your hot oven for 4-5 minutes, just until the cheese starts getting melty but isn't completely gooey yet.
- Finish up your masterpieces:
- Take them out and add bacon strips and several mini breakfast sausages on each one. Sprinkle fresh chives on top for color and flavor kick. Put the croissant tops on and back into the oven for 8-10 minutes until they turn golden and crunchy with darker edges.
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That honey-dijon combo is what really makes these sandwiches stand out. I stumbled on this mixture years back when I was trying to copy a sandwich from a little Paris café. My daughter now wants us to always keep a jar of it in the fridge for everything from these breakfast treats to dressing up salads.
Do-Ahead Ideas
You can put these croissant sandwiches together all the way through the first oven step, then wrap each one in foil and stick them in the fridge overnight. Next morning, just finish the last baking step, adding about 3-4 extra minutes to make sure everything heats up right. They're perfect for holiday mornings when you want something awesome but don't want to spend all your time in the kitchen.
What To Eat With It
Though these sandwiches fill you up on their own, they go great with some fresh fruit for brightness or a simple green salad with light dressing to cut through the richness. For a truly fancy brunch, serve them with a spicy Bloody Mary or mimosa. In the cold months, a cup of hot chocolate alongside these sandwiches makes for the coziest meal ever.
Swap-Out Options
If you can't find croissants, brioche buns work really well with similar buttery goodness. For something lighter, English muffins surprisingly do the trick. You can swap the Amylu sausage links with any breakfast sausage you like, though the maple flavor in the original ones really complements that honey-dijon spread. Vegetarians can use avocado slices and cooked mushrooms instead of meat and still get that satisfying texture contrast.
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These delicious breakfast croissant sandwiches will quickly become a family tradition. Savor every mouthful of their rich, perfectly balanced flavors!
Frequently Asked Questions
- → Can I make these sandwiches in advance?
Totally! Prep the eggs, bacon, and sausage a day before and refrigerate them. When ready to eat, assemble everything and give it a few extra minutes in the oven to warm up nicely.
- → What’s a good swap for sausage links?
Skip the sausage for sliced turkey, vegetarian sausage, ham, or even avocado slices. They’ll still taste amazing with these swaps.
- → How do I keep croissants crispy?
To keep them from getting soggy, don’t put them together ahead of time. Toasting the insides beforehand can also help keep them nice and crisp.
- → What other cheeses can I use?
If sharp cheddar isn’t your thing, go for Swiss, brie, pepper jack, or Gruyère. Any cheese that melts well works just fine!
- → Can I freeze the sandwiches?
Absolutely! Once baked, let them cool down completely, wrap each one tightly in foil, and freeze for up to a month. Reheat in the microwave for a couple of minutes or bake until warmed through.
- → What goes well with these sandwiches?
They’re great with fresh fruit, a side of breakfast potatoes, yogurt with granola, or even a fresh green salad if you want something on the lighter side. For brunch, mimosas or Bloody Marys pair wonderfully!