Apple Goat Cheese Croissant Sandwich (Printable Version)

Buttery croissants with goat cheese, crisp apple, arugula and honey for a bright, easy brunch or light lunch.

# What You'll Need:

01 - 4 fresh croissants, halved horizontally

02 - 4.2 oz goat cheese, softened

03 - 1 large apple, thinly sliced

04 - 1 small handful arugula or baby spinach

05 - 2 tablespoons honey or fig jam, optional

06 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

07 - 1 tablespoon chopped walnuts or pecans, optional

01 - Slice each croissant in half horizontally using a bread knife.

02 - Generously spread softened goat cheese on the bottom half of each croissant.

03 - Arrange the apple slices evenly over the goat cheese.

04 - Drizzle honey or fig jam over the apples, if desired.

05 - Top with arugula or baby spinach and finish with freshly ground black pepper.

06 - Sprinkle with chopped walnuts or pecans for extra texture, if using.

07 - Place the top half of each croissant over the fillings and gently press.

08 - Serve immediately, or wrap and refrigerate sandwiches for up to 2 hours.

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This sandwich is your shortcut to impressing friends with almost no effort required.
The combination of sweet, tart, and creamy is pure magic for brunch or a solo lunch.

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Biting into an overstuffed croissant looks fun, but I learned the hard way to stay modest with the fillings or everything spills out.
Lightly toasting the croissants before assembling makes the sandwich taste like you baked it fresh yourself.

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To prevent soggy croissants, layer greens on both cut sides before adding moist fillings if prepping ahead.
For an elegant twist, swap in pear slices or try a little prosciutto when serving omnivores.