RepEats - Breakfast Sandwich

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I’m an early riser, or like we’d say in Spanish “me levanto con las gallinas” (I wake up with the chickens). Whether it’s my cortisol spiking, Lulu licking her paws non-stop or my traumatic Catholic school days, I’m up by 6:30 at the latest. Ready. To. Eat. On weekends, I can push it til 8 without feeling faint. This is when we go on walks and stop by a cute little coffee shop with the best breakfast croissant sandwiches.

We always say we should make these at home, but never do. Until TODAY.

Croissant Breakfast Sandwich

A buttery croissant filled with crispy bacon, not-too-runny yolks, melted cheese and avocado.

Makes 2 sandwiches.

Ingredients:

• 2 store-bought buttery croissants

• 1 ripe avocado, sliced

• 4 large eggs

• 4 slices of cheese (Colby Jack or American)

• 4 slices of bacon

• Salt and pepper, to taste

• Chipotle Aioli, recipe follows (store-bought works too!)

Chipotle Aioli Ingredients:

• 1/4 cup mayonnaise

• 1 clove garlic, minced

• 2 teaspoons lemon juice

• 1 tbsp chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, minced

• 1/8 teaspoon salt

• 1/8 teaspoon pepper

Method:

For the Croissant Sandwich

1. Slice croissants in half and toast for 2-3 minutes.

2. To pan fry the bacon: lay the bacon strips in a single layer in a cold skillet. Cook over medium-low to medium heat until the bacon starts to brown on one side. Use tongs to flip the bacon and cook until it reaches your desired crispiness. This could take 8 to 12 minutes. Transfer the bacon to a plate lined with paper towels to drain.

3. To make perfect over-medium eggs: Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-low heat. Add a tablespoon of butter. Carefully crack the eggs into the pan and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until the whites are set but the yolks are still runny. Carefully flip the eggs and cook for an additional 30-45 seconds, or until the yolks are slightly set but still runny. Add the cheese and melt for a few seconds.

4. Spread chipotle aioli on both sides of the croissant.

5. Top with avocado, pepper, eggs + cheese, bacon. Enjoy!

   

   

   For the Chipotle Aioli:

   1. Mix mayonnaise, lime juice, chipotle peppers, garlic, and salt together in a bowl. Place in refrigerator until chilled, around 30 minutes.

6. Note: I get croissants at Costco!