The Croissant Royale
- 4 Brioche Gourmet Pre-Sliced Round Butter Croissant Buns, split1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil plus additional for serving (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 8 slices thick-cut bacon
- 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- Nonstick cooking spray
- 4 large eggs
- 4 slices sharp white Cheddar cheese, halved
- 1 medium avocado, peeled, pitted and sliced
DIRECTIONS
STEP 1
Preheat oven to 400°; line large rimmed baking pan with parchment paper or foil. In small bowl, whisk mayonnaise, basil and paprika. Makes about 1/2 cup mayonnaise mixture.
STEP 2
Arrange bacon in single layer on prepared pan; bake 20 minutes or until bacon is beginning to brown, rotating pan halfway through baking. Carefully remove pan from oven; carefully drain off drippings from pan. Drizzle bacon with syrup; bake 3 minutes or until desired doneness. Transfer bacon to cutting board; cut crosswise in half.
STEP 3
In large, nonstick skillet sprayed with cooking spray, cook eggs over medium heat 3 minutes or to desired doneness, turning once.
STEP 4
Spread cut sides of bottom halves of buns with mayonnaise mixture; top with cheese, bacon, eggs, avocado, basil, if desired, and top halves of buns, cut side down. Makes 4 sandwiches.
Enjoy your meal !
