This time saving frozen breakfast sandwich is an easy make-ahead breakfast for busy mornings or weeknight meals. It takes a few minutes to prep and 30 minutes to bake, no more cooking individual eggs, bacon.
[This frozen breakfast sandwich 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]
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Usually the easiest breakfasts are yogurt, oatmeal, and cereal. Those are great but they can get old real quick. So why not try frozen breakfast sandwiches that you can make ahead & freeze for a quick breakfast, 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)
- Mini Dark Chocolate Waffles.
Ingredients
Scroll down to the frozen breakfast sandwich recipe card for the amounts of each ingredient, but here's a quick list of what's in this recipe.
- Eggs
- Milk
- Kale
- Bacon
- English muffins
- Cheddar cheese
Instructions
Scroll down to the frozen breakfast sandwich recipe card for more detailed instructions. Here's a quick overview + photos to see how to make this recipe in general.
The first step to make a batch of frozen breakfast sandwiches is to Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Whisk eggs, milk, and salt/pepper together until eggs are smooth and all ingredients are incorporated.
Spray cooking spray or butter 8x8 baking pan. Pour egg mixture into pan. Add kale and bacon slices (or whatever you want in your eggs). Bake for 20 minutes.
When 10 minutes remain in cooking time, place 4 slices of cheddar cheese on top of egg mixture for your frozen breakfast sandwich.
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 enjoy your frozen breakfast sandwich.
Substitutions/Tips
- Crack up to 8 eggs if you like a bit more egg in your frozen breakfast sandwich.
- Use a larger baking pan if you need to, but egg mixture will be thinner.
- Swap the bacon and kale for other toppings like: feta + tomatoes + red onions, crumbled sausage + spinach + sauteed onions, crumbled sausage + cheddar cheese, whatever meat/vegetables/cheese you have that you want to use up.
- Add all frozen breakfast sandwich ingredients to a 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
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.
Yes, here are my tips for a frozen egg sandwich: cook all eggs/toppings together. Cut into individual servings, freeze on cutting board for 1-2 hours, transfer to freezer bag. Freeze English muffins separately.
Yes, that's why I included a recipe for 6 people in this cooking for one recipe blog. The eggs freeze well, and are easy to assemble for a quick breakfast or meal. These frozen breakfast sandwiches are super tasty and satisfying.
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
- 8x8 Baking Dish
- Toaster (optional)
Ingredients
- 6 eggs
- ½ cup milk
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ 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 ½ c of milk, ½ tsp, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper into bowl. Whisk together until eggs are smooth and all ingredients are incorporated.
- Spray cooking spray or butter 8x8 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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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
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
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!
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
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 🙂
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