Our easy-to-heat Jimmy Dean® Sausage, Egg, and Cheese Breakfast Burritos let your customers enjoy a hearty and tasty breakfast whenever they want.
Conventional Microwave Always follow heating instructions. Refrigerate to thaw. Heat from refrigerated. Remove from wrapper. Wrap in a paper towel. Heat sandwich in 1000 watt commercial microwave for 50 seconds or until hot. Microwave ovens vary. Adjust accordingly. Caution product will be hot.
There’s nothing quite like sinking your teeth into a fluffy, flaky croissant sandwich bursting with savory breakfast flavors. Jimmy Dean has perfected the art of the convenient breakfast with their fan-favorite Sausage, Egg & Cheese Croissant These sandwiches pair a tender sausage patty, fluffy egg, and melty American cheese between two golden croissant halves It’s a winning combination you can heat up in just minutes. But is it possible to enjoy these indulgent breakfast sandwiches without going overboard on calories?
In this article, we’ll explore the calorie count, ingredients, and overall nutrition facts for Jimmy Dean’s Sausage, Egg & Cheese Croissant. Read on to learn how you can savor this iconic breakfast pick without sabotaging your health goals.
An Overview of the Jimmy Dean Croissant Sandwich
Here’s a look at what goes into each Sausage, Egg & Cheese Croissant from Jimmy Dean:
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Croissant – The base is a flaky, crescent-shaped croissant made with enriched wheat flour. Jimmy Dean croissants are lightly sweetened.
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Sausage Patty – A savory fully cooked pork and chicken sausage patty provides hearty protein. Jimmy Dean uses a special blend of seasonings.
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Egg Patty – The egg patty contains whole eggs plus nonfat milk, soybean oil, and other natural flavors for a fluffy texture.
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Cheese Slice – To make the sandwich extra decadent a slice of pasteurized processed American cheese is added for creaminess.
When assembled, the interplay of flavors and textures is what makes this sandwich so crave-worthy. But how many total calories are packed into one of these convenient breakfast sandwiches?
Total Calorie Count per Sandwich
According to the Jimmy Dean nutrition information, each Sausage, Egg & Cheese Croissant sandwich contains 400 calories.
That 400 calorie count breaks down approximately as follows:
- Croissant: 200 calories
- Sausage Patty: 120 calories
- Egg Patty: 60 calories
- Cheese Slice: 20 calories
While 400 calories is quite high for a single sandwich, the Jimmy Dean croissant provides a substantial amount of satisfying protein and nutrition to fuel your morning. Compared to other croissant sandwiches like the 730-calorie Starbucks Ham & Cheese Croissant or the 500-calorie Panera Bacon, Egg & Cheese Croissant, the Jimmy Dean version clocks in at a more reasonable calorie count.
Nutritional Value
When examining the nutritional value of the 400-calorie Jimmy Dean Sausage, Egg & Cheese Croissant, here is what you’ll find:
- Total Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
- Sodium: 610mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 29g
- Protein: 13g
The sandwich provides a significant amount of protein at 21% of your daily value. It also contains some calcium and iron.
While the sodium is a bit high at 27% of your daily recommended limit, overall the Jimmy Dean croissant offers a hearty dose of nutrition to start your day off right.
Tips for Lightening Up Your Croissant
If you love croissant sandwiches but want to watch your calorie intake, there are easy ways to make your breakfast sandwich a little lighter:
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Choose an egg-only croissant to cut calories from the sausage and cheese.
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Pick a smaller croissant like the Jimmy Dean Delights Croissant to save 70-80 calories.
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Share the sandwich with a friend or eat half now and half later to cut the calories in half.
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Skip the cheese to eliminate 20 calories per slice.
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Order a side of fruit like apple slices instead of hash browns for a lighter calorie pairing.
While the indulgent flavors are what make the Jimmy Dean croissant sandwich special, simple customizations let you enjoy this classic breakfast with less guilt.
The Occasional Breakfast Treat
At around 400 calories, the Jimmy Dean Sausage, Egg & Cheese Croissant makes for a satisfying but occasional breakfast indulgence. When enjoyed in moderation as part of an overall balanced diet, this convenient breakfast sandwich can be part of a healthy lifestyle. Paying attention to portion sizes allows you to enjoy the flavors of this Jimmy Dean favorite without overdoing it on calories.
By understanding the nutrition facts and ingredients in popular breakfast picks like the Jimmy Dean croissant sandwich, you can make informed choices about when and how often to enjoy these tasty morning treats. So go ahead and give in to your cravings in moderation. With some simple tweaks, you can savor the flaky, savory deliciousness of this microwaveable sandwich while sticking to your health goals.
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More about this item
Sausage, Egg, and Jimmy Dean® Because we always care about quality and taste, Jimmy Dean® brand is a trusted name in breakfast food. We’re proud to offer your customers the best with these classic croissant breakfast sandwiches. Our attractive packaging makes people want to buy right away because it shows off the flaky croissant inside, and the fact that it can be heated up and eaten right away makes it a convenient meal for your busy customers. Want to offer your customers a tasty breakfast item? Look no further than our Jimmy Dean® Sausage, Egg, and Cheese Breakfast Sandwich.
- Use a well-known and trusted brand of breakfast sandwiches to boost your breakfast sales.
- Individually wrapped and ready for customers on-the-go
- Colorful, see-through packaging highlights taste appeal to spur impulse purchases
- Hot and ready to eat in one microwave minute
Croissant:%20Enriched%20Bleached%20Wheat%20Flour%20(Contains%20Bleached%20Wheat%20Flour,%20Malted%20Barley%20Flour,%20Niacin,%20Reduced%20Iron,%20Thiamin%20Mononitrate,%20Riboflavin%20And%20Folic%20Acid),%20Water,%20Vegetable%20Oil%20(Palm,%20Soybean),%20High%20Fructose%20Corn%20Syrup,%20Yeast,%20Contains%202%%20Or%20Less:%20Isolated%20Soy%20Product,%20Eggs,%20Salt,%20Whey,%20Preservatives%20(Calcium%20Propionate,%20Potassium%20Sorbate,%20Sodium%20Benzoate),%20Mono%20And%20Diglycerides,%20Maltodextrin,%20Sugar,%20Natural%20And%20Artificial%20Flavor,%20Medium%20Chain%20Triglycerides,%20Soy%20Lecithin Fully Cooked Sausage Patty: Pork, Water. Contains 2% Or Less: Potassium Lactate, Salt, Sugar, Spices, Sodium Phosphates, Monosodium Glutamate, Sodium Diacetate, Caramel Color. The grilled egg patty is made of whole eggs, nonfat milk, egg yolk, soybean oil, modified corn starch, salt, monosodium phosphate, xanthan gum, natural and artificial butter flavor (made from soybean oil, butter, lipolyzed butter oil, and natural and artificial flavors), nisin preparation (a preservative), citric acid, and soy lecithin (a release agent). The American cheese that has been pasteurized and processed contains milk, water, cream, 2% or less of cheese culture, citric acid, color added, enzymes, potassium citrate, salt, sodium citrate, soy lecithin, tetrasodium pyrophosphate, and so on.
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FAQ
Is sausage egg and cheese croissant healthy?
Are Jimmy Dean breakfast croissant sandwiches healthy?
How many calories in a croissant egg and cheese sandwich?
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Nutrition Facts
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For a Serving Size of 1 croissant (127g)
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How many calories are in Croissant with egg and cheese? Amount of calories in Croissant with egg and cheese: Calories 386.1
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Calories from Fat 222.3 (57.6%)
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