Description
These Freezer Breakfast Sandwiches are a convenient and delicious make-ahead meal perfect for busy mornings. Featuring crispy bacon, savory sausage patties, fluffy eggs, melted cheese, and toasted English muffins, these sandwiches can be assembled in just 40 minutes, frozen for up to 3 months, and quickly reheated to enjoy a hearty breakfast on the go.
Ingredients
Scale
Breakfast Sandwiches
- 6 English muffins, cut in half
- 6 large eggs
- 3 slices of bacon, cut in half (6 halves)
- 3 sausage patties
- 6 slices of cheese (your choice, e.g., cheddar or American)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Butter or cooking spray (for greasing the pan)
Instructions
- Cook the Bacon: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon slices until crispy. Remove the bacon from the skillet and drain on paper towels to remove excess grease. Set aside.
- Cook the Sausage Patties: Using the same skillet, cook the sausage patties over medium heat until fully cooked through and browned. Remove and drain on paper towels. Set aside.
- Cook the Eggs: Heat a small non-stick pan or use a pan fitted with 4 egg rings over medium heat. Lightly grease with butter or cooking spray. Crack one egg into each ring and season with salt and pepper.
- Finish the Eggs: Cook the eggs until the whites are set and yolks reach your preferred doneness, approximately 3-4 minutes for runny yolks. For firmer yolks, carefully flip and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes. Remove eggs gently and let cool slightly.
- Assemble the Sandwiches: Place the bottom halves of the English muffins on a clean surface. Add a slice of cheese on each. For half of the sandwiches (3), layer with one egg and two halves of bacon. For the remaining 3 sandwiches, layer with one egg and one sausage patty. Top each stack with the top half of the English muffin.
- Wrap for Freezing: Wrap each sandwich individually in parchment paper. Place the wrapped sandwiches in ziplock bags or airtight containers. Label and store them in the freezer for up to 3 months.
- Reheat and Serve: To reheat, unwrap the sandwich from the parchment paper and wrap it in a paper towel. Microwave on high for 1-2 minutes until heated through. Alternatively, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake the wrapped sandwich for about 20 minutes until warm throughout.
Notes
- For easier assembly, let the cooked eggs cool slightly before placing them on the muffins to prevent sogginess.
- You can customize sandwiches with different cheese types or add veggies like spinach or tomato slices before freezing.
- To save time, cook bacon and sausage patties the day before or in advance and refrigerate until ready to assemble.
- To crisp up the English muffins before assembling, you can toast them lightly.
- The sandwiches freeze well for up to 3 months; after thawing, consume within 1-2 days for best quality.
