The Costco Bakery Find That'll Add A Buttery Spin To Your Breakfast Sandwiches

You might never reach for English muffins, bagels, or biscuits for your breakfast sandwiches again once you experience one made with a croissant. But not just any croissant — there's something especially magical about Costco's croissants. Not only are they buttery, soft, flaky, and ever-so-slightly sweet, but they're also one of several Costco bakery finds that cost less than $10, coming in at just $5.99 for a 12-count pack in stores.

Breakfast sandwiches typically combine rich, savory ingredients like eggs, sausage or bacon, and cheese, making the buttery flavor of a croissant the perfect complement. Costco's croissants are also a bit larger and softer than a French-style croissant, and don't have a crispy exterior that shatters into a mess with every bite. The generous size of Costco's croissants also leaves plenty of room for hearty fillings, making them both a delicious and practical option for grab-and-go breakfasts.

Buying a dozen may seem like a lot, but they're ideal for meal-prepping breakfast sandwiches. Although many of Costco's bakery items aren't prepared fresh, including the croissants, they hardly contain any preservatives, meaning the croissants are at their best for only about a week. Fortunately, Costco's croissants freeze exceptionally well, which can extend their shelf life. When you're craving a breakfast sandwich with a little extra richness, simply thaw as many croissants as you need, warm them, assemble your breakfast sandwich, and enjoy.

While bacon, eggs, and cheddar or American cheese are hard to beat in a breakfast sandwich, Costco's croissants are versatile enough for nearly any breakfast combination. Try adding an Italian flair with pesto scrambled eggs, mozzarella cheese, and crumbled sausage, or put a breakfast spin on a BLT by spreading seasoned mashed avocado on one half before topping it with bacon, lettuce, tomato, and a fried egg.

If you're not a traditional savory breakfast sandwich person, these croissants also make an excellent base for sweet or sweet-and-savory combinations. For the former, try spreading Nutella or a nut butter spread inside each croissant half before layering with a few spoonfuls of cottage cheese or Greek yogurt, along with sliced strawberries. Or lean toward sweet-and-savory with a drizzle of maple syrup or hot honey on top of applewood smoked bacon, fluffy scrambled eggs, and a melty cheese like Gruyère or Havarti. 

For those who prefer a heartier bread on their breakfast sandwich but still want a silky, rich bite, Costco's La Boulangère brioche buns are an alternative worth considering. Similar to the croissants, the buns are sold in a 12-count package for around $5.89 in stores and are slightly smaller than the croissants. They're not airy or flaky like a croissant, but they will offer a buttery bite for traditional and unique breakfast sandwich creations.