Toasted Croissant Breakfast Boats with Ham and Cheese

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Flaky croissants hollowed and filled with savory ham, melted cheese, and scrambled eggs, then toasted to golden perfection for a satisfying morning meal. This French-American-inspired recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, combines large croissants, large eggs, milk into a breakfast that fuels the morning without the midday crash — make-ahead-friendly and balanced enough to anchor the first meal of the day. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 4, so it sits comfortably in a weekly breakfast rotation alongside fruit, yogurt, or coffee. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 French-American cuisine 350 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Slice the top third off each of the 4 croissants and carefully hollow out the interiors to create boats, leaving about 1/2 inch thickness around edges.
  2. Step 2: In a bowl, whisk together 4 large eggs, 1/4 cup milk, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/8 tsp black pepper until smooth.
  3. Step 3: Heat 1 tbsp unsalted butter in a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Pour in the egg mixture and gently scramble for about 3-4 minutes until just set but still moist.
  4. Step 4: Stir in 1 cup chopped deli ham and remove from heat.
  5. Step 5: Spoon the scrambled egg and ham mixture evenly into each hollowed croissant, then top each with 1/4 cup shredded Swiss cheese.
  6. Step 6: Place the filled croissants on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes until the cheese melts and croissants are warmed through and lightly toasted.
  7. Step 7: Remove from oven and serve immediately while warm.

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