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Make-Ahead Breakfast Sandwiches (Freezer Friendly!)

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Posted:9/18/19
Updated:1/5/22

Freezer friendly Breakfast Sandwiches that you can make ahead of time then reheat in the morning! Prep a sheet pan of eggs, lay out english muffins, top with cheese and wrap to store in the fridge or freezer for later!

I’m incredibly honored to be a Tillamook Ambassador this year, and this post is sponsored in partnership with Tillamook. As always, all thoughts and opinions expressed are my own. Thank you for supporting the brands that help Fit Mitten Kitchen bring you new content and recipes!

To say that I am excited about these make-ahead breakfast sandwiches is an understatement…

I am ECSTATIC. 

Breakfast just got a heck of a lot easier, quicker and so satisfying! 

I’ll be honest and say that I am not one to meal prep on a regular basis. Sure I’ll prep the occasional dinner dish once in a while, or overnight oats here and there…But working from home has its perks and this job has allowed me to get away with not making meal prep a huge priority. 

HOWEVER, just like anyone else with a full-time career, life is so much easier when meals are prepared ahead of time! And I tell myself quite often how I should meal prep more.

I will say this though too: Mr. FMK is literally the least pickiest, care-free eater there ever was (unless we’re talking cookies, of course). When it comes to breakfast on weekday mornings, he’ll either go for a yogurt or a protein bar. Anything that’s quick and easy and takes basically zero effort on his part, he’ll go for it.

BUT BUT BUT. These make ahead breakfast sandwiches are just that and so much more. 

You get protein, healthy fats to keep you full, a bit of greens in there (kale, yeah!) and some whole grains. Not to mention they’re DELICIOUS.

Of course these english muffin breakfast sandwiches can be customized to your liking but I, personally, can’t do a breakfast sandwich without a little cheese.

Tillamook Farm Style Cut Medium Cheddar Sliced Cheese, to be exact.

Tillamook Slices have the perfect thickness for the perfect melt. I opted for classic Medium Cheddar here, but of course you can choose your favorite variety. 

Pepper Jack would be delicious here for a little kick. Maybe a touch of sriracha or hot sauce too?

Smoked Provolone is another great option and would pair wonderfully with some bacon if you’re looking to add some breakfast meat to these sandwiches.

How to Make Breakfast Sandwiches Ahead of Time

Making these English muffin breakfast sandwiches takes just a little bit of prep ahead of time, but the time you save in the morning for the next week will be worth it. 

For the eggs, I opted for sautéed kale with diced onion and garlic. You can also use spinach, omit the onion and garlic, use garlic powder instead, etc. If making these for picky little ones, you could always just do plain eggs.

Step 1 – Prepare the eggs

First things first you’ll sauté the kale with diced onion and garlic. To make your egg base whisk together the whole eggs then stir in milk and cooked kale mixture. Pour into a greased half sheet pan (13×18) and cook the eggs in the oven at 325ºF for about 8-12 minutes.

NOTE: The thickness of the egg rounds will be about ½”. You can either stack two egg rounds on a sandwich if you want more, OR you can cook the eggs in a lined or well greased 9×13 cake pan for a thicker egg.

To cut out the eggs for the english muffin sandwiches, use a wide mouth mason jar lid, or a 3.5” biscuit cutter. You’ll have to gently twist the lid a little for the egg to fully cut and separate.

making breakfast sandwiches with english muffins

Step 2 – Prepare the English Muffin Sandwiches

Lay out all of the english muffins and slice down the middle so they’re separated in half. Place egg rounds on bottom of english muffin and then Tillamook Cheddar Cheese Slice on top of the egg.

TIP: I like to cut the slices and layer them on evenly so the edges don’t hang off too far. This will keep all of the cheese in the sandwich when it comes time to reheat (versus hanging over the edge and losing any to the foil while reheating). 

Place the top half of the english muffin to create the sandwich. And now it’s time to store them!

Step 3 – Wrap and Store the Sandwiches in the Fridge or Freezer 

I used foil to wrap these breakfast sandwiches so you can easily reheat them in the toaster oven. Store the sandwiches in the fridge for about 5 days, or the freezer for a few months.

english muffin breakfast sandwiches with tillamook cheese slices

Reheating these freezer friendly breakfast sandwiches

Okay so how do you reheat these breakfast sandwiches, you ask? Well, the method is up to you. Whether you take them out from the fridge or the freezer will determine the length of time you’ll need to reheat.

Microwave Method

It’s quick and easy to pop them into the microwave – unwrap the sandwiches from the foil, place on a plate lined with paper towel (to absorb some extra moisture from english muffin) and microwave on high for about 90 seconds, if frozen. 

If the sandwiches were taken from the fridge, 30-45 seconds should do the trick.

Toaster Oven Method 

If taking the sandwich directly from the fridge, set the oven temperature to 375ºF (I use “reheat” mode). 

You can leave the sandwiches wrapped in foil and place directly on the rack. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until middle of sandwich is warmed through. 

I do not recommend re-heating frozen sandwiches directly in toaster oven; when testing this it was difficult to get the middle of the egg thoroughly heated.

TIP: If you want to cut back on time with the freezer breakfast sandwiches, try to place in fridge to thaw overnight. Then follow the instructions for reheating from fridge.

english muffin on plate with cheese, tomato and fruit

I hope you enjoy these make ahead freezer friendly breakfast sandwiches as much as we do! 

If you make this recipe, be sure to leave a comment and review on the blog! I love hearing from you and it helps others learn more about the recipe, too! XX Ashley

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Freezer friendly Breakfast Sandwiches that you can make ahead of time then reheat in the morning! Prep a sheet pan of eggs, lay out english muffins, top with cheese and wrap to store in the fridge or freezer for later! Vegetarian recipe.

  • Author: Ashley
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 12 sandwiches 1x
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Oven
  • Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 small bunch kale, stems removed, massaged with oil and chopped* (about 3 cups)
  • 1/2 TBSP cooking oil (avocado, sunflower, etc.)
  • 1/2 cup diced onion
  • 2 tsp minced garlic
  • 16 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup milk (whole, 2%, non-dairy if you prefer)
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 12 english muffins
  • 12 Tillamook Farmstyle Thick Cut Medium Cheddar Sliced Cheese

additional toppings to add if desired

  • avocado slices
  • tomato
  • bacon or breakfast sausage
  • hot sauce

Instructions

Prepare the eggs

Add oil to hot pan over medium heat; add onion and garlic, stirring frequently for 3-4 minutes.

Add kale and cover pan with lid and allow to cook down, about about 4-5 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside when done. To make your egg base whisk together the whole eggs then stir in milk and cooked kale mixture. Pour into a greased half sheet pan (13×18) and cook the eggs in the oven at 325ºF for about 8-12 minutes, until just set.

To cut out the eggs for the english muffin sandwiches, use a wide mouth mason jar lid, or a 3.5” biscuit cutter. You’ll have to gently twist the lid a little for the egg to fully cut and separate.

Make the sandwiches

Lay out all of the english muffins and slice down the middle so they’re separated in half. Place egg rounds on bottom of english muffin and then Tillamook Cheddar Cheese Slice on top of the egg.

TIP: I like to cut the slices and layer them on evenly so the edges don’t hang off too far. This will keep all of the cheese in the sandwich when it comes time to reheat (versus hanging over the edge and losing any to the foil while reheating).

Wrap and Store the Sandwiches in the Fridge or Freezer

I used foil to wrap these breakfast sandwiches so you can easily reheat them in the toaster oven. Store the sandwiches in the fridge for about 5 days, or the freezer for a few months.

Reheating Microwave Method

It’s quick and easy to pop them into the microwave – unwrap the sandwiches from the foil, place on a plate lined with paper towel (to absorb some extra moisture from english muffin) and microwave on high for 90 seconds if frozen. 

If the sandwiches were taken from the fridge, 30-45 seconds should do the trick.

Toaster Oven Method 

If taking the sandwich directly from the fridge, set the oven temperature to 375ºF (I use “reheat” mode). You can leave the sandwiches wrapped in foil and place directly on the rack. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until middle of sandwich is warmed through.

Notes

*Massaging the kale with oil prior to cooking will make the kale not only taste better but cook faster

If you’d prefer a quicker and simpler egg bake, omit kale/onion/garlic mixture. 

TIP: If you want to cut back on time with the freezer breakfast sandwiches, try to place in fridge to thaw overnight. Then follow the instructions for reheating from fridge.

You can double up the eggs for each sandwich for a thicker egg round; this will yield less sandwiches. You can also utilize the leftover pieces in between for this.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 12 sandwiches
  • Calories: 293
  • Sugar: 3
  • Sodium: 557
  • Fat: 12
  • Saturated Fat: 5
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5
  • Trans Fat: 0
  • Carbohydrates: 259
  • Fiber: 2
  • Protein: 20
  • Cholesterol: 259

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About Ashley

"Ashley Walterhouse is the founder of Fit Mitten Kitchen, based in the Greater Lansing Area of Michigan, AKA “the Mitten.” Ashley grew up as a picky eater but later discovered that eating healthy was actually easy and fun. She started FMK in 2015 as a way to share her newfound love of developing healthier recipes for all to enjoy."

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  1. olivia greve says

    7/7/2021 at 1:11 pm

    these were amazing! I swapped the kale for spinach and turned out great. I put in freezer until the night before when i let thaw in fridge then microwaved when I had early mornings. super quick and easy!

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    • Ashley says

      7/12/2021 at 9:38 am

      AWesome! Thanks so much for sharing 😀

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