Croissant with Scrambled Eggs and Ham
Actually, it all started with the "croque-monsieur," a hot sandwich with cheese and ham served in French cafes and bars.
Step 1
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Beat the eggs. Thinly slice the cheddar cheese. Finely chop the green onions.
Step 2
Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a wide skillet. Pour in the eggs and season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring with a spatula, for 3–4 minutes. Remove from heat. Add the green onions and stir.
Step 3
Mix mayonnaise with mustard and maple syrup. Cut the croissants in half lengthwise. Spread mustard sauce on the cut sides.
Step 4
Place the bottom halves of the croissants on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Arrange the scrambled eggs on top of the croissants. Top with slices of ham and cheddar. Cover with the top halves of the croissants.
Step 5
Melt the remaining butter. Using a pastry brush, gently brush the croissants with the butter. Sprinkle with poppy seeds.
Step 6
Actually, it all started with the "croque-monsieur," a hot sandwich with cheese and ham served in French cafes and bars. "Croque" comes from the French "croquer," meaning "to crunch," so it's clear it needs to be thoroughly fried. Science doesn't know where "monsieur" came from. But "madame" is a known fact. It differs from the "monsieur" by only one egg.
A frittata with vegetables, ham, and cheese in a frying pan is a rich omelet, a traditional Italian dish. Italians don't skimp on ingredients, filling this hearty omelet with sausage, meat, cheese, tomatoes, and herbs. But keep in mind that this egg dish doesn't tolerate excess water. Therefore, drain the tomatoes after slicing. The frittata recipe is very simple. Whisk the eggs with cream and spices, fry the vegetables separately, add finely chopped ham, cheese, and capers, and pour the egg mixture over everything. The omelet will set in just a couple of minutes. Then you can finish cooking it in a preheated oven. Baking will take another 3-4 minutes.
As the wise say, "Appetite comes with eating..." ...So I decided to stir up something more serious with that same MAKHEEV jam: instead of Arabic pita, I turned my gaze toward another culinary fetish—French croissants. "I'll treat my family to some delicious and tender pastries," I thought. "It'll mean getting up early, but it's worth it!"
Scrambled eggs, despite their simplicity, are an incredibly tender and delicious dish. Breakfast, lunch, dinner—whatever you like. Scrambled eggs pair perfectly with anything—be it Munich sausages or beans in tomato sauce. They're delicious served on toast with ham or cheese. Or even just on toast. That's what we're going to do now.
Scrambled eggs are increasingly being referred to by the fashionable term "scramble." It's a modern dish—quick, tasty, and nutritious. Moreover, it's a base that can be endlessly varied.
A ham and cheese croissant is a wonderful breakfast option. No one will leave the table hungry! This hot appetizer is also perfect for a picnic, but in that case, you'll need to bake the croissants at home ahead of time. You won't have to waste time on complicated puff pastry: the recipe uses frozen pre-made dough, easily found in chain stores. Christian Lorenzini, chef at Christian Restaurant, told us how to make ham and cheese croissants correctly, kindly sharing detailed instructions with our readers. But don't be intimidated by such a high recommendation: there's nothing complicated about it. The result exceeds all expectations: the ham and cheese croissants are crispy, mouth-watering, and delicious.
