Individual Bacon, Egg and Cheese Croissant Bakes
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Individual Bacon, Egg and Cheese Croissant Bakes

Individual Bacon, Egg and Cheese Croissant Bakes

Give new life to Pillsbury baked croissants by turning them into this delicious bacon, egg and cheese breakfast bake.

Servings: 20 servings (1 serving = 1 piece)
Prep
INGREDIENT
WEIGHT
MEASURE
Assembly
INGREDIENT
WEIGHT
MEASURE
Eggs, large
1 lb 8.00 oz
12 each
Heavy cream
8 oz
1 cup
Bacon, cooked, diced
5 oz
1 1/3 cups
Cheddar cheese, shredded
4 oz
1 cup
Prep
  1. Thaw croissants covered, either at room temp. 15-30 minutes until flexible or refrigerated overnight.
  2. Cut into 1/2-inch cubes and place on parchment-lined sheet pan; bake to dry out and cool completely.
BAKE:
TEMP
TIME
Convection Oven*
325°F
5-7 minutes
Standard Oven
350°F
7-9 minutes
*Rotate pans baked in convection oven one-half turn (180) after 3 minutes of baking.
Assembly
  1. Add eggs and heavy cream to mixing bowl; whisk together to scramble.
  2. Add diced bacon, cheddar cheese and cooled croissant cubes; stir to combine.
  3. Deposit 1 - #16 scoop into well-greased muffin tin; bake until cooked through.
BAKE:
TEMP
TIME
Convection Oven*
325°F
12-16 minutes
Standard Oven
350°F
16-20 minutes
*Rotate pans baked in convection oven one-half turn (180) after 6 minutes of baking.

  • Garnish with chilies, green onions or a drizzle of red pepper aioli if desired.
  • Substitute your preferred croissant as desired. Note, ingredient quantities may need adjusting.
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Nutrition Information

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Serving Size:
1 piece
Calories
440
Calories from Fat
230
% Daily Value
Total Fat
26g
39%
Saturated Fat
14g
68%
Trans Fat
1/2g
Cholesterol
170mg
57%
Sodium
500mg
21%
Total Carbohydrate
38g
13%
Dietary Fiber
1g
4%
Sugars
6g
Protein
13g
Vitamin A
8%
8%
Vitamin C
0%
0%
Calcium
6%
6%
Iron
15%
15%
Exchanges:
2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 4 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
2 1/2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Nutrition values are calculated using the weights of ingredients.

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