Egg and Ham-topped Croissant

Description
This croissant sandwich is perfect for breakfast or anytime of day.
 * Prep: 15 minutes
 * Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

 * 8 teaspoons Land O Lakes® butter
 * 4 croissants, split
 * 8 slices (¾-ounce each) Land O Lakes® American cheese
 * ¼ pound thinly sliced deli ham
 * 8 hot poached eggs
 * 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives, if desired

Directions

 * 1) Heat broiler.
 * 2) Spread 2 teaspoons butter on bottom half of each croissant.
 * 3) Place buttered-side up on baking sheet.
 * 4) Broil 5 to 7 inches from heat until light golden brown (1 to 2 minutes).
 * 5) Top each toasted croissant half with 1 slice cheese and ¼ of ham.
 * 6) Continue broiling until cheese is melted (1 to 2 minutes).
 * 7) Place 2 poached eggs and 1 slice cheese over ham on each croissant.
 * 8) Continue broiling until cheese is melted (1 minute).
 * 9) Sprinkle with chives; top each with remaining croissant half.
 * 10) Tip: to poach eggs heat 1½ to 2 inches water in saucepan to boiling.
 * 11) Reduce heat to low.
 * 12) Break egg into small bowl; carefully slip egg into water.
 * 13) Cook until whites and yolks are firm, not runny.
 * 14) Remove with slotted spoon.

Nutritional Information
Per 1 Serving: Calories 620, Fat 41 g, Cholesterol 535 mg, Sodium 1590 mg, Carbohydrates 31 g, Dietary Fiber 0 g, Protein 31 g