Freezer Breakfast Sandwiches
Easy, make-ahead freezer-friendly sandwiches, perfect for breakfast-on-the-go! Ready in just 2 minutes!
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, but who really has the time to make breakfast?
When I was working a full-time 9-5 office gig, I barely had time to shower before I ran out the door to sit in the usual 1-hr commute.
That’s when I’d munching on some dry cereal. It never really hit the spot, and I was always counting down the seconds until my lunch break, all the while my stomach was grumbling very loudly.
But now these breakfast sandwiches. Man, oh man. I could probably live off of these sandwiches for the rest of my life.
Just think of these as the healthy version of McDonalds McMuffins, except they taste 10000x better. Plus, you can make them ahead of time and pop them right into the freezer.
Now I was never the biggest fan of using the freezer until I made these. You wouldn’t believe how amazing these sandwiches still tasted after being frozen. It tasted the same as when they were first made!
Best of all, you can nuke these sandwiches between 1-2 minutes right in the microwave, no defrosting necessary. From there, you’ll have a piping hot, cheesy breakfast sandwich ready for you in the hectic morning.
With these, you’ll always have time for a hearty breakfast meal. Or if you’re like us, you’ll be munching on these for dinner with a side of tater tots and bacon!
Freezer Breakfast Sandwiches
Ingredients
- 6 large eggs
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 6 English muffins, split
- 12 slices deli-sliced ham
- 6 slices cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Lightly oil six 10-ounce ramekins or coat with nonstick spray and place onto a baking sheet.
- Add one egg to each ramekin, beating slightly; season with salt and pepper, to taste. Place into oven and bake until egg whites are cooked through, about 12-14 minutes.
- Place one egg over the muffin bottom. Top with 2 slices ham and 1 slice cheese, 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.
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If I use canadian bacon instead will I need to cook a minute before putting together?
Yes, it may be best to cook the Canadian bacon prior to assembling.
Linda. I make these all of the time and I make them lower fat. My hubby does not know the difference. Mine are also more economical than McD’s. I use 2oz turkey breakfast sausage, fry it, make eggs in oven while cooking sausage , toast muffins, assemble, wrap, freeze. As a working Mom and lifetime member of Weight Watchers these are a lifesaver for me on those rushed mornings!
Can you cook the eggs in a muffing pan instead of the ramekins?
Yes, many readers here have used a muffin pan with successful results.
So happy to find this recipe. Our son is about 400 miles away working as a firefighter in a national forest. I’m going to make a grip load of these and take them up when we go visit! Just perfect! Thanks for yet another great recipe✌️
I have not had luck making these. The egg, when reheated, has a very off texture (either rubbery or watery). I’ve tried reheating them in both the oven and the microwave with no luck.
Katy, how did you prepare the eggs when preparing these?
I’m not normally the one to comment on pins I find off pinterest but I adore these sandwiches!
My husband takes one to work everyday and it stops hin from grabbing the cheap, nasty ones from the store (and it saves us money!)
We experimented with the last batch and used Jimmy Dean rolled sausage to make sausage ones and they turned out great!
We now have a constant supply of these in the freezer at all times.
Thanks again!
It calls for 16 slices of ham, but the directions make use of only 12….am I missing where the other 4 slices go?
Nope – the recipe should only call for 12 slices – thanks for letting me know!
I LOVE TO MAKE THESE TOO!!!
I LOVE USING FROZEN MAPLE PANCAKES, WAFFLES, BAGELS & BISCUITS…I ADD TURKEY SAUSAGE PATTIES, TURKEY BACON, CANADIAN BACON & SPICY BREADED CHICKEN PATTIES AND HOMEMADE SALMON PATTIES..
I ALSO MAKE SOUTH WESTERN OMELETS USING EGG WHITES-PEPPERS & ONION WITH CHEESE, PHILLY CHEESE STEAK WITH PEPPERS,ONIONS & MUSHROOMS, CHICKEN & WAFFLES WITH RANCH BUFFALO SAUCE, THE LIST GOES ON AND ON!!!
I LIVE ALONE AND MY KIDS ARE MARRIED & ON THEY’RE ON, SO THIS IS IDEAL FOR ME!! IF YOUR PRESSED FOR TIME, BUY YOUR MEATS ALREADY COOKED AND FROZEN, YOU CAN FIND SOME REALLY GOOD ONES AND JUST TWEAK THEM AS YOU LIKE…
GREAT POST BY THE WAY!
Do you have a link for a ramekin you can suggest? I have been looking at them on amazon and can’t tell what size would be ideal for this. I love the idea of using them and want to try ordering some.
Thanks!
Trish, these are the ramekins I used: http://www.crateandbarrel.com/tall-ramekin/s682721.
Excellent! I didn’t happen to just have six large ramekins, but a muffin tray works just as well, provided that the holes are wide enough. Great idea; thanks!
I made a batch of these because I’m having foot surgery in a few days and need food that I’ll be able to just throw in the microwave. They are fantastic!! My breakfasts are forever better!! And not only do these taste good, but they are surprisingly filling! My only comment would be to not use American Cheese (that’s what I used) because when you microwave it, it melts all over the place. Other than that, wonderful. Thank you so much for sharing this!
Do you happen to know what size ramekin you used? They vary from 3-8oz.
I used a ramekin with a 3.5-inch diameter.
Has anyone tried biscuits instead of English muffins? We prefer biscuit sandwiches, but I’m not sure how well they’d freeze and reheat homemade. The kind from the store heat in about a minute. Thanks
I’m also wondering about refrigerating. I’m making just 2 today for my husband to eat tomorrow morning to see if he even likes them before I make a big batch to freeze. So is it ok to refrigerate just overnight or does the freezing add something to the integrity of the reheated product? Also would it be better (providing hubby approves and I do make a batch to freeze) if I leave off the cheese before freezing and he can just add it when he wants it before or after he reheats the sandwich? Just want to make sure the egg gets fully reheated and the cheese does not melt completely away. Sorry if Ive complicated things lol, I’m a terrible over analyzer!
It should be fine to fridge overnight but it’s really best to do what is most comfortable for you. As for the cheese – again, that’s completely up to you. You can freeze with or without, although I personally prefer to freeze with the cheese to make things a little bit easier.
Ok thanks!
Hi,
Can i ask if i can use wholemeal bread instead and would it be okay to pack them 6 days and place them in the fridge instead of freezer? Cause i’m currently wrapping all the ingredients for a week and place them in the fridge and put them all tgt one day before everyday (which does not include eggs since i’m not sure if i can put them in the cold).
Thanks!
Serene, as I am not an expert on food safety, I cannot answer with certainty if these will last 6 days in the fridge. Please use your best judgment.
I just stopped buying frozen breakfast sandwiches because the price kept going up and I got very expensive and happened to find this article. Thanks for this amazing idea! I just made my first batch and I used fully cooked turkey sausage instead of ham. They turned out amazing. I’m so happy I can go back to not using all my pans first thing in the morning trying to cook breakfast!
This was yummy! I put egg whites in a muffin tin and stuffed with fresh spinach, once that was done I assembled that with white american cheese and honey ham. They are so good!
I buy several versions of these from a couple of different brands and like them but I want to make my own to save a little money. Thanks for showing me how to fix the eggs, my one major hurdle!
The national brands have versions with turkey sausage, Canadian bacon, bacon and just egg whites and veggies. To heat in microwave you might try a combination of defrosting (50% for 1:30) and then 100% (1 min). Overheating can make the English muffin a little tough and chewy but if you figure out the right combination they are great eat & run breakfast items!
Did you toast the english muffins before making and freezing?
Kaylea, I didn’t really find the need to toast them prior to freezing so it’s really up to you!
Can I refrigerate instead of freeze if I plan on eating the 6 I made by the end of that week? Or do I have to freeze? I made my eggs on a pan with a egg circle gadget. I make 3 yolky eggs, and 3 how you did with the ramkins.
I honestly cannot say if this will be okay for an entire week. I recommend staying on the safe side and freezing them accordingly.
Thanks for sharing this with us. My husband and I have done this sort of thing for years. We have all the ingredients ready and packed instead of pre-assembled. He doesn’t like frozen so we make just a few and put them in the fridge. We vary the ingredients by the foods that we have a preference for that week.
If anyone is concerned about healthy/unhealthy, substitute your desired ingredients. Recipes are a base and can be adjusted to your personal preferences.