Croissant Chorizo Smash Burger
- Ingredients:9
- Servings:12
- Calories per serving:930
Croissant Chorizo Smash Burger
- Ingredients:9
- Servings:12
- Calories per serving:930
This incredibly flavorful burger uses Pillsbury™ Baked Croissants, that makes a signature item for any part of the day.
Ingredient
Prep
| Ingredient | Weight | Measure |
|---|---|---|
| Pillsbury™ Baked Croissant Butter Pinched Sliced, 2.5 oz (32109) | 1 lb 14.00 oz | 12 each |
| Butter, melted | 2 oz | 1/4 cup |
Assembly
| Ingredient | Weight | Measure |
|---|---|---|
| Ground chorizo, raw | 2 lb 8.00 oz | 8 cups |
| Pepper Jack cheese, sliced | 12 oz | 12 each |
| Fried eggs, prepared | 1 lb 8.00 oz | 12 each |
| Pico de gallo, prepared | 6 oz | 3/4 cup |
| Chipotle mayo, prepared | 6 oz | 3/4 cup |
| Baby arugula leaves | 2 oz | 1 1/2 cups |
| Guacamole, prepared | 6 oz | 3/4 cup |
Instructions
- Prep
Thaw baked croissants covered either at room temperature 30-45 minutes or refrigerated overnight.
Split croissant in half and brush cut sides with butter; place on preheated griddle to toast.
Set aside until needed.
- Assembly
Use #12 scoop to portion ground chorizo and place on preheated griddle.
Smash with spatula until flat and cook approx. 3-4 minutes per side until cooked through.
Add 1 slice of pepper jack cheese and allow to melt.
Place bottom croissant piece on serving plate and add cooked chorizo burger.
Top with 1 fried egg, 1 Tbsp pico de gallo, 1 Tbsp chipotle mayo and baby arugula.
Spread 1 Tbsp guacamole on cut side of top croissant piece; place on top and serve immediately.
Recipe Tips
Use parchment paper on top of ground chorizo to make flattening easier if desired.
Nutrition Facts
- Calories930
- Total Fat70g
- Protein31g
- Total Carbohydrate43g
- Sugars9g
Servings: 12
Serving Size: 1 burger
Amount Per Serving Calories : 930
| Food Component / Nutrient | Amount | % , Daily Value* |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 70g | 108% |
| Saturated Fat | 28g | 140% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | % Value Not Available |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 19g | % Value Not Available |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 13g | % Value Not Available |
| Omega-3 | 0g | % Value Not Available |
| Cholesterol | 325mg | 108% |
| Sodium | 1540mg | 64% |
| Total Carbohydrate | 43g | 14% |
| Dietary Fiber | 2g | 7% |
| Soluble Fiber | 0g | % Value Not Available |
| Insoluble Fiber | 0g | % Value Not Available |
| Sugars | 9g | % Value Not Available |
| Protein | 31g | % Value Not Available |
| Vitamin D | Value Not Available | 25% |
| Calcium | Value Not Available | 20% |
| Iron | Value Not Available | 25% |
| Potassium | 470mg | 14% |
| Vitamin A | Value Not Available | 20% |
| Vitamin C | Value Not Available | 6% |
| Vitamin E | Value Not Available | 6% |
| Thiamin | Value Not Available | 15% |
| Riboflavin | Value Not Available | 40% |
| Niacin | Value Not Available | 25% |
| Vitamin B6 | Value Not Available | 25% |
| Folic Acid | Value Not Available | 10% |
| Vitamin B12 | Value Not Available | 50% |
| Pantothenic Acid | Value Not Available | 20% |
| Phosphorus | Value Not Available | 35% |
| Magnesium | Value Not Available | 10% |
| Zinc | Value Not Available | 20% |
| Manganese | Value Not Available | 8% |
| Selenium | Value Not Available | 50% |
| Copper | Value Not Available | 6% |
| Beta-Carotene | Value Not Available | % Value Not Available |
*The % Daily Value (DV) 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. | ||
Exchanges
- Starch 1,
- Fruit 0,
- Other Carbohydrate 1&½,
- Skim Milk 0,
- Low-Fat Milk 0,
- Milk 0,
- Vegetable ½,
- Very Lean Meat 0,
- Lean Meat 0,
- Medium-Fat Meat 1,
- High-Fat Meat 3,
- Fat 8,
- Fruits 0c,
- Vegetables ¼c,
- Grains 0oz-eq,
- Meat & Beans 4oz-eq,
- Dairy ½c,
- Fats & Oils 2tsp
Carbohydrate Choice
- Carbohydrate Choice3
