High Protein Sausage Croissants
Elevate your breakfast or snack game with these High Protein Sausage Croissants—a delicious twist on a classic comfort food! Packed with savory chicken sausage, melted cheddar cheese, and the added boost of unsweetened protein powder, these flaky croissants are an excellent option for those looking to fuel their day with extra protein. Using ready-to-bake croissant dough, this recipe is quick to prepare and perfect for a high-energy, on-the-go meal. A glossy egg wash gives each croissant a bakery-style finish, while the combination of flavors and textures makes them irresistible whether served warm or at room temperature. Ready in under 40 minutes, these croissants are ideal for busy mornings, family brunches, or snack-ready meal prepping.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 links chicken sausage
- 2 cans ready-to-bake croissant dough
- 1 large egg
- 4 tablespoons unsweetened protein powder
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tablespoon milk
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a small bowl, beat together the egg, milk, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
Cook the chicken sausage links according to the package instructions until fully cooked. Once cooked, set aside to cool slightly.
Unroll the croissant dough and separate along the perforated lines into individual triangles.
Sprinkle 1/2 tablespoon of unsweetened protein powder evenly over each triangle of dough.
Place a cooked sausage link at the wide end of each dough triangle. Sprinkle a little shredded cheddar cheese over the sausage.
Starting from the wide end, roll up the croissant dough, encasing the sausage and cheese. Place each rolled croissant seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet.
Brush the top of each croissant with the egg mixture to give a glossy finish.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, until the croissants are golden brown and puffed.
Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes on a wire rack. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
420 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 25.6 g | 33% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.8 g | 54% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 100 mg | 33% | |
| Sodium | 1124 mg | 49% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 24.9 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.1 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.6 g | ||
| Protein | 22.6 g | 45% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 153 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 2.0 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 300 mg | 6% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
