This tasty frozen breakfast sandwich has an egg, kale, bacon, and of course cheddar cheese. It’s an easy make-ahead breakfast for busy mornings or weeknight meals. What’s even better is that it just takes a few minutes to prep and 30 minutes to bake, no need to cook individual eggs or bacon.
[This recipe was originally posted in December 2016. It has been updated with new photos, cooking instructions, expert tips, FAQ, related recipes, and ways to repurpose/use up ingredients]
How will this frozen breakfast sandwich make your life easier?
Usually the easiest breakfasts are yogurt, oatmeal, and cereal. Those are great but they can get old real quick. So why not add fun breakfasts that you can make ahead and freeze for a quick breakfast, or even snack, or another meal?
Here are a couple of my favorite make-ahead freezer breakfasts: Healthy Breakfast Tacos, Whole Grain Zucchini Bread, Breakfast Sausage Casserole, PB Granola (no freezer needed, but it’s a great make-ahead breakfast), and Mini Dark Chocolate Waffles.
What makes this breakfast sandwich so good?
- Eggs
- Milk
- Kale
- Bacon
- English muffins
- Cheddar cheese
How do I make these frozen breakfast sandwiches?
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Crack 6 eggs in a medium mixing bowl. Pour 1/2 c of milk, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper into bowl. Whisk together until eggs are smooth and all ingredients are incorporated.
Expert Tip: Crack up to 8 eggs if you like a bit more egg in your sandwich.
Spray cooking spray or butter 8×8 baking pan. Pour egg mixture into pan. Cover with 3-4 washed kale leaves and 3-4 slices of bacon. Bake for 20 minutes.
Expert Tip: Use a larger baking pan if you need to, but egg mixture will be thinner.
Expert Tip: Add all ingredients to baking pan and bake for quicker prep than individual eggs and toppings.
When 10 minutes remain in cooking time, place 4 slices of cheddar cheese on top of egg mixture.
Cook 10 more minutes. Check temperature with thermometer. Eggs are done when they reach 165 degrees.
Flip eggs onto cutting board and cut into 6 slices. Freeze until use.
Expert Tip: Freeze sliced eggs on a cookie sheet or cutting board for 1-2 hours then transfer to a freezer bag so they don’t stick to each other.
When ready to eat, microwave eggs for 30-60 seconds, or until warm and toast an English muffin. Assemble and eat immediately.
Expert Tips
- Crack up to 8 eggs if you like a bit more egg in your sandwich.
- Use a larger baking pan if you need to, but egg mixture will be thinner.
- Add all ingredients to baking pan and bake for quicker prep than individual eggs and toppings.
- Freeze sliced eggs on a cookie sheet or cutting board for 1-2 hours then transfer to a freezer bag so they don’t stick to each other.
FAQ
How do you cook frozen breakfast sandwiches?
Don’t assemble sandwiches prior to eating, freeze eggs and English muffins separately for best results. Toast English muffin while you heat up the eggs in the microwave for 30-60 seconds (depending on your individual microwave)
Can I freeze egg sandwiches?
Yes, you can. Here are my tips to a well frozen egg sandwich: cook all eggs/ingredients together to make really easy prep. Once egg mixture is cooked through, slice into individual servings and freeze on a cutting board or cookie sheet for about 1-2 hours so individual slices don’t freeze together. Transfer to freezer bag. Freeze English muffins separately.
What can I make with leftover ingredients?
- (English Muffins) Slide a slice of this Sausage Egg Casserole in an english muffin. Smear peanut butter on it.
- (Bacon) Broccoli Salad with Grapes, No-Mayo Potato Salad, & Chicken and Bacon Sheet Pan Dinner.
- (Eggs) Freezer Breakfast Tacos, Egg & Veggie Roll-Up, Sausage Egg Casserole, or this Apple & Sharp Cheddar Omelet.
- (Kale) Kale Apple & Pecan Salad, Egg and Sausage Casserole (with kale), this Warm Kale Salad with Pomegranate Balsamic, and a Simple Sauteed Kale Salad recipe.
- (Cheddar Cheese) Protein Mac & Cheese, Cheesy Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Minute Queso Dip, Easy Burrito Bowl, Pumpkin Chili, Microwave Egg Bowl, or Huevos Rancheros.
Did you make these frozen breakfast sandwiches? Leave me a comment & rating to share how they turned out!
Frozen Breakfast Sandwich
Equipment
- whisk
- medium mixing bowl
- rubber spatula
- 8×8 Baking Dish
- Toaster (optional)
Ingredients
- 6 eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 3-4 leafs kale
- 3-4 slices bacon
- 6 English muffins
- 4 slices cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Crack 6 eggs in a medium mixing bowl. Pour 1/2 c of milk, 1/2 tsp, and 1/4 tsp black pepper into bowl. Whisk together until eggs are smooth and all ingredients are incorporated.
- Spray cooking spray or butter 8×8 baking pan. Pour egg mixture into pan. Cover with 3-4 washed kale leaves and 3-4 slices of bacon. Bake for 20 minutes.
- When 10 minutes remain in cooking time, place 4 slices of cheddar cheese on top of egg mixture.
- Cook 10 more minutes. Check temperature with thermometer. Eggs are done when they reach 165 degrees.
- Flip eggs onto cutting board and cut into 6 slices. Freeze until use.
- When ready to eat, microwave eggs for 30-60 seconds, or until warm and toast an English muffin. Assemble and eat immediately.
Notes
- Crack up to 8 eggs if you like a bit more egg in your sandwich.
- Use a larger baking pan if you need to, but egg mixture will be thinner.
- Add all ingredients to baking pan and bake for quicker prep than individual eggs and toppings.
- Freeze sliced eggs on a cookie sheet or cutting board for 1-2 hours then transfer to a freezer bag so they don’t stick to each other.
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Sonali- The Foodie Physician says
This is one delicious looking breakfast sandwich! I love the idea of using prosciutto instead of ham.
Rebecca says
thanks Sonali! and yes, the prosciutto is a fun change
Jill says
Love how you prepare the egg filling for these breakfast sandwiches – pretty brilliant!
Rebecca says
thanks so much! I’m really happy how they came out ๐
Julia says
This is such a great idea. I am a huge fan of delicious make-ahead recipes and this sandwich is definitely one of them.
Rebecca says
thanks so much! me too, they’re a life-saver
Karen @ Seasonal Cravings says
I love this idea for make ahead breakfasts for my teens. They get up so early in the morning but I want them to eat a hot breakfast. Can’t wait to make a big old batch of these!
Rebecca says
oh yes this would be perfect!
Tania | Fit Foodie Nutter says
This is such a brilliant idea! Make ahead nutritious recipes are definitely a life saver! Will be sure to try this.
Rebecca says
totally! thanks
Heidy L. McCallum says
I love this idea! I made this the other day and fell in love. Life seems easier when you can just have a great breakfast without all the fuss.
Rebecca says
awesome! thanks, and I totally agree. mornings are better without any fuss