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This copycat Burger King Croissan'wich tucks a fluffy egg square, melty American cheese and a juicy sausage patty into a warm, buttery croissant. One pan of eggs makes 4 sandwiches, and they freeze like a dream!
What Is a Croissan'wich? (Quick Answer)
A Croissan'wich is Burger King's breakfast sandwich of egg, American cheese and sausage, bacon or ham on a toasted croissant. To make a copycat, bake 6 eggs with 1/4 cup milk in an 8×8-inch pan at 350°F for 12 to 15 minutes, cut into squares, and layer with cheese and a sausage patty cooked to 160°F (71°C) in a lightly toasted croissant.
At a glance
The one tip that matters: Bake the eggs in an 8×8-inch pan instead of frying them one by one. You get 4 even, fluffy squares that fit the croissants just like the drive-thru folded egg, and the whole batch is done at once. Breakfast hack of the year!
Why You'll Love This Copycat Croissan'wich
- Flaky, buttery and cheesy, with a soft egg and savory sausage in every bite.
- One pan of eggs makes 4 neat egg squares, no egg rings needed.
- Freezer-friendly: wrap a batch and reheat breakfast in minutes.
Step-by-Step Photos
Here's how it comes together. Exact amounts, times and temperatures are in the recipe card below.
Tips for Success
- Don't overbake the eggs. Pull the pan as soon as the center is set and reads 165°F. Overbaked eggs go rubbery and weepy, and nobody wants that.
- Pick big, soft croissants. Bakery or supermarket butter croissants about 5 inches long hold all the good stuff without falling apart.
- Toast gently. All that butter means croissants brown fast. Medium-low heat for 1 to 2 minutes is plenty, so keep an eye on them!
- Cheese goes on the hot egg. The warm egg and sausage melt it into a gooey layer with zero extra cooking.
- Season the sausage. Plain ground pork works too: add 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon each black pepper and dried sage, and a pinch of red pepper flakes per 8 ounces.
Copycat Burger King Croissan’wich
4
sandwiches10
minutes20
minutes590
kcal30
minutesA copycat-style Croissan’wich at home: eggs baked in a square pan and cut into fluffy egg patties, stacked with American cheese and a seasoned sausage patty (or bacon or ham) inside a warm, lightly toasted butter croissant. Sausage is cooked to 160°F. Makes 4 and freezes well.
Ingredients
- For the Egg Squares
6 large eggs
1/4 cup milk
1/4 teaspoon fine salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon butter or nonstick spray, for the pan
- For the Sandwiches
8 oz ground pork breakfast sausage (or 8 slices bacon, or 4 oz sliced ham)
4 large butter croissants
4 slices American cheese
Directions
- Bake the Eggs
- Heat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and butter an 8×8-inch baking pan. Whisk the eggs, milk, salt and pepper until smooth and pour into the pan.
- Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, until the eggs are just set in the center with no runny spots, 165°F (74°C). Cut into 4 squares.
- Cook the Sausage
- While the eggs bake, divide the sausage into 4 portions and press into thin patties slightly wider than the croissants are tall. Cook in a skillet over medium heat for 3 to 4 minutes per side, until browned and 160°F (71°C) inside. (For bacon, cook until crisp; for ham, warm the slices in the skillet.)
- Assemble
- Split the croissants in half horizontally. Toast them cut side down in the skillet over medium-low heat for 1 to 2 minutes, until warm and lightly golden.
- Layer each croissant bottom with a hot sausage patty, an egg square and a slice of American cheese. Close with the top, press gently and serve warm; the heat from the egg and sausage melts the cheese.
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Fillings: Sausage, Bacon or Ham
| Filling | Amount for 4 | How to cook |
|---|---|---|
| Pork breakfast sausage | 8 oz, 4 thin patties | 3 to 4 min per side, to 160°F |
| Bacon | 8 slices | Until crisp, 2 slices per sandwich |
| Ham | 4 oz, thinly sliced | Warm in the skillet, 1 minute |
| Turkey sausage | 8 oz, 4 patties | To 165°F; add a little oil |
| Double stack | Double the meat | Same as above |
Make-Ahead and Freezer Croissan'wiches
- Cool first: let the egg squares and sausage cool before assembling so the croissant doesn't turn soggy.
- Wrap and freeze: wrap each sandwich tightly in foil or plastic wrap, bag them and freeze for up to 1 month.
- Oven from frozen: bake in foil at 350°F for 20 to 25 minutes, then unwrap for the last 3 minutes to crisp.
- Microwave: thaw overnight in the fridge, wrap in a paper towel and heat 60 to 90 seconds, until 165°F in the center.
More Burger King Copycat Recipes
Round out a breakfast spread with our Burger King French toast sticks. Browse all of our Burger King copycat recipes for burgers, sauces and sides to make at home. Crispy copycat Burger King hash browns make the perfect side.
Frequently Asked Questions
What comes on a Burger King Croissan'wich?
The classic build is a folded egg, American cheese and a choice of sausage, bacon or ham on a toasted croissant. This copycat bakes the eggs into squares and lets you pick the same fillings.
How do you make the egg like Burger King's?
Bake whisked eggs with a little milk in a buttered 8×8-inch pan at 350°F for 12 to 15 minutes, then cut into squares. You get a flat, fluffy egg that fits the croissant, similar to the drive-thru folded egg.
Can I freeze Croissan'wiches?
Yes, and future you will be so grateful! Cool the assembled sandwiches, wrap each one in foil or plastic wrap and freeze for up to 1 month. Reheat from frozen wrapped in foil at 350°F for 20 to 25 minutes, or thaw overnight and microwave for 60 to 90 seconds, until 165°F in the center.
Can I use turkey sausage?
Yes. Turkey sausage is leaner and should be cooked to 165°F (74°C) in the center. Add a teaspoon of oil to the skillet so it doesn't stick.
Can I make these ahead for meal prep?
Bake the eggs and cook the sausage up to 3 days ahead and refrigerate. Assemble and warm each sandwich in a 350°F oven for 10 to 12 minutes, or until hot through, so the croissant stays flaky.
