Freezer Breakfast Sandwiches
Freezer breakfast sandwiches are a healthier version of McDonald’s Egg McMuffins except 10,000 times tastier. These easy, make ahead breakfast sandwiches save the day and start the morning off right even if you are not a morning person.
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Most of the time, I’m struggling to keep up.
While I love that the sons are so active and keep me so busy, it’s a lot. Always.
And I know I’ve said it before, but I am SO not a morning person.
I really don’t do breakfast.
Especially when we are so busy. Which is always.
BUT, I do love to eat breakfast foods (just not necessarily at breakfast time!) and I hate leaving my boys in the land of cold cereal or a mushy bowl of unappetizing instant oatmeal.
And that’s why we have these little breakfast stars.
Perfectly portioned breakfast sandwiches that are easy to make ahead and ready for a quick re-heat.
And that means I can make them when I am better up to navigating the kitchen at say 2 pm and not first thing in the morning when I am all bleary eyed and struggling to remember how to be a person.
Aaaannnnd … let’s DO this!
Why make freezer breakfast sandwiches?
This recipe for freezer breakfast sandwiches is my secret weapon.
I love making these Egg McMuffin style sammies because:
- They are a great grab and go breakfast for busy mornings.
- It’s easy to double or triple the recipe.
- I never have to make them first thing in the am but can make them when it suits my schedule and my need for caffeine before adulting.
- My kids love them.
- The recipe uses only easy ingredients.
- Easy substitutions allow for endless customization.
- They taste better than drive through food and are better for you too!
Ingredients
To make these you’ll need:
- Eggs– Large eggs.
- Salt and pepper– Just to taste. You could get creative with your seasoning if you want and add a pinch of garlic powder or chili powder.
- English muffins– Use either plain or whole wheat but avoid the sweet varieties like cinnamon raisin. Split them.
- Ham– I’m using slices of deli-sliced ham but if you have leftover ham you could use that or you could substitute another breakfast meat like bacon or sausage. Vegetarian? No problem. Omit the meat all together.
- Cheese– Sliced cheddar is my favorite in these sandwiches but you could also use a gouda, jack, or whatever you like.
You will also need a couple of basic kitchen supplies including a cupcake tin or ramekins.
If you’re feelin’ fancy, then I highly recommend taking an extra 20 minutes and making these with homemade English muffins. They’re surprisingly simple to make from scratch, and don’t take much time from start to finish.
How to Make
These couldn’t be easier to put together.
Start by preheating the oven to 375 degrees.
Lightly spray a cupcake pan or ramekins with nonstick spray.
Add one egg to 6 different cupcake cups or 6 ramekins, beating each egg slightly.
Then, season the eggs with salt and pepper before you put them into the oven and bake until the eggs are cooked through, about 12-14 minutes.
Once the eggs are cooked through, remove them from the oven and get ready to build your sandwiches.
Place 2 slices ham and 1 slice cheese on the muffin bottom, top with one baked egg, and then cover with another muffin top to create a sandwich.
Repeat with remaining English muffins to make 6 sandwiches.
Wrap tightly in plastic wrap and place in the freezer or serve immediately.
Enjoy!
How long will breakfast sandwiches last in the freezer?
Homemade breakfast sandwiches will last in the freezer for up to 3 months.
How to Reheat
To reheat these copycat Egg McMuffins, remove plastic wrap from the frozen sandwich and wrap in a paper towel.
Microwave for 1-2 minutes, or until heated through completely and serve immediately.
Tips and Tricks
- If you use ramekins to bake the eggs in, the eggs will be a bit thinner than the eggs baked in cupcake or muffin tins will be. Adjust the cook time accordingly.
- Meat is optional and easy to change out for your favorite breakfast meat instead. These are also great made with cooked sausage patties or even crispy strips of bacon.
- I like to put the frozen individually wrapped sandwiches in a large freezer bag with the date I made them written on it when I store them. This way I know how long they are good for.
Other Freezer Meals
These freezer breakfast sandwiches are a yummy make ahead situation to start any day off right. Perfect for busy mornings, new parents, or anyone who is just not a morning person.
Looking for other freezer style, grab & go breakfasts? Try these:
- Ham Egg & Cheese Toast Cups
- Sausage & Pancake Muffins
- Blueberry Cream Cheese Danish
- Breakfast Burritos
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Freezer Breakfast Sandwiches (McDonald's Copycat)
Ingredients
- 6 large eggs
- salt and pepper to taste
- 6 English muffins split
- 12 slices deli-sliced ham or Canadian bacon
- 6 slices cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Lightly oil a cupcake pan, or coat it with nonstick spray.
- Add one egg to 6 different 'cups', beating slightly. Season the eggs with salt and pepper. Place the pan into the oven and bake until the eggs are cooked through, about 12-14 minutes.
- Place 2 slices ham and 1 slice cheese on the muffin bottom, top with one baked egg, and then cover with another muffin top to create a sandwich. Repeat with remaining English muffins to make 6 sandwiches. Wrap tightly in plastic wrap and place in the freezer.
- To reheat, remove plastic wrap from the frozen sandwich and wrap in a paper towel. Place into microwave for 1-2 minutes, or until heated through completely.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- If you use ramekins to bake the eggs in, the eggs will be a bit thinner than the eggs baked in cupcake or muffin tins will be. Adjust the cook time accordingly.
- Meat is optional and easy to change out for your favorite breakfast meat instead. These are also great made with cooked sausage patties or even crispy strips of bacon.
- I like to put the frozen individually wrapped sandwiches in a large freezer bag with the date I made them written on it when I store them. This way I know how long they are good for.
- For those of you who either don't have, or prefer not to use, a microwave, no worries. These re-heat just fine in a toaster oven.
Nutrition
recipe originally published December 3, 2014
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This is everything I need! I’m very much like you, I’m not a morning person at all and I rarely eat breakfast (mostly because I’ll get up at the last possible minute so there’s no time for breakfast!), but if I had something like this that I could just quickly reheat I think I’d be more on board for breakfast!
Bless your hubby too, you definitely got a good one there!
The same thing happens here, and then by 10:30 my stomach is screaming, well not screaming, but that would sound more pleasant than the funky grumbles and growls that everyone in a mile wide radius can hear. So, two birds, one stone … err, sandwich!
I did get a good one. And I’m lucky enough to be able to say I’m in love with my bestfriend 🙂
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Your Freezer Breakfast Sandwiches are wonderful and a recipe that I will be trying. Thank you so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday and have a great day.
Come Back Soon,
Miz Helen
These work great to make in advance for the week! My husband loves them and this way I can get a break from making breakfasts on those super early mornings 🙂
In your pictures, you have these wrapped in what looks like parchment paper rather than the plastic wrap or paper towels mentioned in the recipe. Does this change how the sandwiches freeze or are reheated? Which is better?
Also, do you ever have an issue with the sandwiches getting slimy if you don’t cool the egg all the way before assembling?
They’re actually brown paper sandwich bags that make them easy to grab and go when hot 🙂 I still heat them in paper towels, and recommend the plastic wrap since it prevents freezer burn.
You don’t need to cool the eggs if you’re assembling them to eat right away, but if freezing I do recommend it since the excess moisture can get trapped and make the bread soggy.