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Egg and Ham-topped Croissant
Photo: Joseph Gonzalez

Egg and Ham-topped Croissant

8 ingredients 11 steps fandom
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

536
Calories
40g
Protein
40g
Fat
1g
Carbs
What these numbers assume — 5 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Pork 100g cooked 242
Cheese 1 oz (28g) cheddar 113
Butter 1 tbsp (14g) 102
Egg 1 large egg (50g) 78
Chives 1 tbsp (3g) 1

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

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  • 8 teaspoons LAND O LAKES® Butter
  • 4 croissants, split
  • 8 slices (3/4-ounce each) LAND O LAKES® American Cheese
  • 1/4 pound thinly sliced deli ham
  • 8 hot poached eggs
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives, if desired
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Directions

1

Heat broiler. Spread 2 teaspoons butter on bottom half of each croissant.

2

Place buttered-side up on baking sheet.

3

Broil 5 to 7 inches from heat until light golden brown (1 to 2 minutes).

4

Top each toasted croissant half with 1 slice cheese and 1/4 of ham.

5

Continue broiling until cheese is melted (1 to 2 minutes).

6

Place 2 poached eggs and 1 slice cheese over ham on each croissant.

7

Continue broiling until cheese is melted (1 minute).

8

Sprinkle with chives; top each with remaining croissant half.

9

TIP: To poach eggs heat 1 1/2 to 2 inches water in saucepan to boiling. Reduce heat to low. Break egg into small bowl; carefully slip egg into water. Cook until whites and yolks are firm, not runny. Remove with slotted spoon.

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Makes 4 servings

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Nutritional Info Per 1 Serving: Calories 620, Fat 41 g, Cholesterol 535 mg, Sodium 1590 mg, Carbohydrates 31 g, Dietary Fiber 0 g, Protein 31 g

Recipe sourced from fandom

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