Cajun-fried Breakfast Croissant
A flaky and buttery croissant, overstuffed with a duo of country recipe turkey sausage patties, grilled beefsteak tomato, sautéed red pepper and onion, smothered with a spicy Cajun-Cheddar sauce.
Serves: 1
Directions
- Melt butter and add garlic, cook for two minutes. Add the flour and cook another two minutes being careful not to burn. Add the heavy cream and bring to a simmer, turn off the heat and add the cheese and whisking until melted and the sauce is smooth. Season with the cajun seasoning, paprika, salt and pepper. Set the sauce aside to keep warm.
- Fry the onions, peppers, remaining garlic, cilantro, orange zest and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper.
- FLAT TOP GRILL
Preheat flat top grill to 350°F. Place frozen patties on hot grill. Cook for a total of approximately 7 minutes, turning 3 times. Always cook to well-done, 165°F as measured by a meat thermometer.
SKILLET ON STOVETOP
Preheat skillet over medium-high heat. Place frozen patties on hot skillet. Cook for a total of approximately 8 minutes, turning 3 times. Always cook to well-done, 165°F as measured by a meat thermometer.
- Slice the croissant in half, stack the egg and turkey sausage patty on the croissant, followed by the tomatoes, onions and peppers. Finish the sandwich with the spicy Cajun cheese sauce.
- *Cooking eggs until firm will reduce the risk of food-borne illness.
- *For preparation by a food preparation establishment only, according to the food code or equivalent.
Ingredients
2 |
Premium Turkey Sausage Patty #615410 |
1 |
Croissant |
1 |
Egg, fried |
2 Slices |
Yellow Beefsteak Tomato |
1 oz |
Spanish Onion, julienne |
1 oz |
Red Bell Pepper, julienne |
3 Slices |
Jalapeno Pepper |
1 tsp |
Garlic, minced, divided |
1 Tbsp |
Cilantro |
1 tsp |
Cayenne Pepper |
1 tsp |
Orange zest |
1 tsp |
Lemon Juice |
1 Tbsp |
Butter |
1 Tbsp |
Flour |
2 oz |
Heavy Cream |
1 oz |
Cheddar Cheese, shredded |
2 tsp |
Cajun Seasoning |
1 tsp |
Spanish Paprika |
|
Salt and Pepper, to taste |
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