Loaded Breakfast Stuffed Croissants
A delightful fusion of flaky croissants filled with a creamy, cheesy egg mixture enriched with savory sausage, bell peppers, and green onions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Omnivore
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 large croissants
- 6 large eggs
- ½ cup milk
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup cooked breakfast sausage or bacon
- ¼ cup diced bell peppers
- 2 tablespoons chopped green onions
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon butter
Instructions
- Prepare the croissants by slicing each in half horizontally without cutting all the way through.
- Whisk the egg mixture by combining eggs, milk, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Sauté the filling by melting butter in a skillet and cooking the egg mixture until soft and slightly creamy.
- Combine with savory additions by mixing in the sausage or bacon and diced bell peppers.
- Stuff the croissants carefully with the egg mixture.
- Top with shredded cheese on each stuffed croissant.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for about 10–15 minutes.
- Cool slightly before serving warm.
Notes
Serve with fresh fruit salad or crispy hash browns for an enjoyable breakfast. Can be made ahead or frozen for later use.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 croissant
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 240mg