Out of all the make-ahead breakfasts I’ve covered, these Freezer Breakfast Sandwiches are definitely my favorite. I mean, you can make over a dozen of these in under 35 minutes! This homemade version comes pretty close to my favorite drive-thru breakfast treat, a very popular sandwich that rhymes with mcshmuffin.
I went through a time last year where I’d make these every week (I showed that in my weekly meal prep post. They’ve evolved a bit since then).
They’re really versatile when it comes to ingredients, and you can make a lot of them in a short amount of time. No boredom here!
🍽️ Why This Recipe Works
✔️Meal Prep Friendly – Duh, right? But think about it, this is a huge timesaver for families that need every minute they can grab. Make 2-3 weeks of these at a time – so go crazy here. Start by looking at the Meal Prep 101 course to guide you through how to start.
✔️Flexible Ingredients – Make these with ham, sausage, bacon, turkey bacon, or even Canadian bacon. Mix up the cheeses and switch out the bread type to bagels. This doesn’t need to be hum-drum. Be creative and even use leftovers.
✔️Budget Friendly -Because you are in charge of the ingredients, you get to choose how much you spend. The extra bonus on saving money here is that these are so filling that a lot of readers report that they don’t need lunch. Hmmm, that is something to think about given the high protein in these.
🛒 Ingredients
I’ve adjusted the ingredients list to reflect that you’ll need 18 eggs instead of the dozen I used so you can make 18 sandwiches at once…I ran out of eggs at 13 sandwiches.
⬯Eggs: You will get lots of healthy protein from the eggs. Plus, they taste great and add flavor.
🥯English Muffins: These are amazing for breakfast sandwiches. They freeze well and reheat well too. I love the pre-sliced version for a speedier assembly!
🥓🧀Meat and Cheese: Using a combination of your favorite cheese and your favorite lunch meat, you will make a delicious meal-prepped breakfast.
📝 Instructions
👉Step 1: Preheat the oven to 375°F.
👉Step 2: Crack the eggs into a bowl and add your favorite seasonings. Whisk thoroughly.
👉Step 3: Pour the eggs into a baking pan and transfer it to the oven. Bake for 10-15 minutes, until they are thoroughly cooked.
👉Step 4: Let them cool and cut into appropriately-sized squares.
👉Step 5: Stack a slice of the baked eggs, cheese, and meat on the lower half of each English muffin and top with the other half to assemble your sandwiches. This is one of those times when you will be happy you bought the pre-sliced muffins.
👉Step 6: Wrap each sandwich in saran and place them in a freezer-friendly Ziploc bag before transferring to the freezer.
It is easy to grab and go on those busy mornings. Just microwave them for 60-90 seconds, flipping halfway through, and you’ll have a hot and toasty homemade sandwich to get you going on your work day!
🥓 Variations
From the time I first started making these to now, I have learned a few things! I wanted to share some ideas that worked perfectly for these tasty sandwiches. Here are some of my favorite variations.
⭐Sausage – If you are a sausage fanatic, switch out the ham for sausage. Just prepare the sausage as you usually would and add the pieces to the sandwiches. They are so good!
⭐Onions and Peppers – I love the western omelet style sandwich. Dice some onions and toss them into the egg mixture.
⭐Cheese – We are fans of sharp cheddar, but try any leftover cheese slices you have on hand. Pepper Jack, Colby Jack, and Mozzarella work perfectly.
⭐Bacon – Another great option is always bacon. Besides, everything tastes better with a little bacon on it. 😀
⭐Turkey or Chicken – Make these as a lunch idea by adding some chicken or turkey to the sandwich. It’s a great way to add variety when you are making a lot of them. I typically repurpose my leftovers for this.
⭐Egg Whites – Use egg whites only if you want to eliminate the yolks. The recipe is very forgiving.
I could go on, and on all day with all the ideas you can try. These are my favorites, and I couldn’t wait to share them with you.
🍳 What is Batch Cooking?
Batch cooking, meal prepping, or meal planning (depending on what you like to call it) can save you so much time, money, and energy. If you happen to find a great deal on cheese, meat, or eggs, put them to good use. You don’t have to worry about wasting so much. Check out my meal prep 101 guide if you’re new to this.
When you have several breakfast sandwiches ready to go, you are much less likely to hit up a drive-through. This means that you will save money with healthier options. I love how frugal they are to make.
There are times when you just aren’t going to be able to cook. Maybe you’re recovering from a surgery, or you are taking care of a new baby. These are excellent times to prepare a week’s worth ahead of time. Any time that you have a busy schedule and don’t have time to cook breakfast is a great excuse to have a batch handy.
While it does take a little bit of time to prep, you will be so glad when you do! From the beginning to the end, these sandwiches only take around 35 minutes to prepare, so you can make enough to last several meals! How amazing is that?
❓ Recipe FAQ
These breakfast sandwiches will last around 3-4 days in the fridge. When I make a batch, I will leave a few in the fridge to eat in the next few days and I freeze the rest.
Breakfast sandwiches will last 2-3 months in the freezer. Technically, they stay safe to eat for a lot longer but the taste and texture won’t be as good, so plan your batches accordingly.
It’s vital that you keep them airtight so that they don’t get freezer burn. I double-wrap them. My favorite is to wrap them in Press and Seal and then put them in a freezer-safe gallon Ziploc bag.
Always double-check all of your foods against the Freezer Tips and Storage Times chart to make sure you don’t keep items too long.
No, you certainly don’t have to make this large of a batch of breakfast sandwiches if you don’t want to. I make a lot so we can have them on hand to grab, warm up, and go. There is no time spent trying to figure out what to make for breakfast on those busy days. Adjust the recipe to fit your needs.
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Homemade Freezer Breakfast Sandwiches
Ingredients
- 18 Eggs
- 18 English Muffins
- 18 slices Cheese sliced
- 1 lb Lunch Meat thinly sliced
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Scramble eggs and add in seasoning of your choice. I kept it simple with onion powder, salt and pepper.
- Pour the eggs into a baking pan. Bake for about 10-15 minutes, checking periodically.
- Don't spread the eggs too thin or they will puff up and you'll need to poke them with a toothpick to deflate. It's not a big deal, but monitor them.
- Let the baked eggs cool slightly and cut them into squares to fit the muffins.
- Slice the english muffins in half if they weren't pre-sliced. Stack your egg, ham and cheese slices on one half of the English muffin. At this point, you can also add any sauces or condiments of choice.
- Now all that’s left is wrapping them tightly in plastic wrap or foil and placing in a freezer bag. I store ours in freezer safe Ziploc bags and they sit in the freezer door. It is super easy to grab and go!
- To reheat, microwave for about 90 seconds, flipping halfway through. Let cool for about one minute.
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Ginny Collins is a passionate foodie and recipe creator of Savor and Savvy and Kitchenlaughter. Indoors she focuses on easy, quick recipes for busy families and kitchen basics. Outdoors, she focuses on backyard grilling and smoking to bring family and friends together. She is a lifelong learner who is always taking cooking classes on her travels overseas and stateside. Her work has been featured on MSN, Parade, Fox News, Yahoo, Cosmopolitan, Elle, and many local news outlets. She lives in Florida where you will find her outside on the water in her kayak, riding her bike on trails, and planning her next overseas adventure.
Saves so much time!