This fried egg make-ahead freezer healthy breakfast sandwich is the ultimate easy breakfast meal prep. It is layered with a delicious fried egg, a slice of cheese, and crispy bacon. This breakfast sandwich is both filling and delicious and is always a family favorite.
These sandwiches make a great grab-and-go breakfast for a busy morning. You could prep and freeze the sandwiches and just reheat them all at once in the oven for a delicious brunch for a crowd, or one at a time when you need a quick, easy, and healthy on-the-go breakfast. These fried egg breakfast sandwiches are not only delicious and simple, but they store wonderfully in the freezer and still taste great after rewarming them.
Figuring out what to eat for breakfast can be a challenge. Everyone is hungry, sleepy, and pressed for time and no one feels like cooking. Making meals ahead of time is one of the best gifts you can give yourself. No need to set aside extra time in order to stop at the drive-thru on the way to school drop-off or morning activities. That means money saved and maybe even a few more minutes of sleep!
Why you will love these make-ahead fried egg breakfast sandwiches
- Make Ahead: You don’t have to wake up extra early to make breakfast for yourself or your family. Set aside twenty minutes of your time, and you can prep breakfast for the entire week.
- Freezer Friendly: You can absolutely enjoy these the day you make them, but enjoying them later as a freezer breakfast sandwich is where they shine! These freezer-friendly breakfast sandwiches are perfect for making big batches for easy school morning breakfasts and will also help you save some money and avoid the drive-thru.
- Tasty: Nothing quite hits the spot like a fresh, hot breakfast sandwich in the morning. Trust me, this homemade breakfast sandwich recipe does not disappoint! A delightfully chewy English muffin, perfectly fried eggs, melty mozzarella cheese, and crispy bacon packed into one tasty breakfast your family will want again and again!
- Convenient: Just pop one of these delicious freezer breakfast sandwiches in the microwave for a couple of minutes and you’ve got the perfect grab-and-go breakfast.
- Easy to Customize: The options are endless and these are actually the perfect way to utilize ingredients you already have on hand. Use your favorite breakfast sausage or bacon, and your cheese; the options are endless. These sandwiches can be customized to the liking of your family. Freeze them in separate bags so everyone knows where to find their favorites.
Ingredients and Substitutions
- Eggs – I love making these breakfast sandwiches with fried eggs, but you could also make them with scrambled eggs, pan-sheet eggs, or muffin pan eggs.
- English muffins – I make my freezer breakfast sandwiches with an English muffin because I think English muffins store best in the freezer, and my family loves them. You could also try making them with bagels, or croissants.
- Bacon – I love using the cooked bacon you find in the grocery store but you can definitely cook your bacon, or use sausage instead.
- Cheese – any sliced cheese works great for this recipe. You can use American, Provolone, mozzarella, Swiss, or any other kind of cheese you like.
- Butter – I like to spread some butter or margarine on the bread for an extra flavor. But this could be skipped, if you don’t like butter.
To make these breakfast sandwiches even healthier, here are other substitutes you can use include:
- Bagel thins or whole wheat bread slices instead of English muffins
- Canadian bacon or turkey sausage
- Cheese spread (laughing cow cheese wedges) instead of the cheese slices
- Egg whites instead of full eggs
- Bake the eggs instead of frying them
How to make these fried egg make-ahead freezer healthy breakfast sandwiches
Melt butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Crack the eggs into the skillet and season them with salt and pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the bottom of the eggs are set. Then flip and cook for 1 more minute.
In the meantime, split the English muffins and broil them on each side. Then spread the butter on each English muffin half. Set aside.
Remove the eggs from the pan, place them on a large plate or a cutting board, and set them aside. Add the bacon to the pan. I use cooked bacon, but I like to warm it up a bit and crisp it up.
Start assembling the sandwiches. Add a slice of cheese, or half a slice to each English muffin half. Then follow up with a fried egg. Then a piece or two of the bacon and close them up.
How to store and reheat these breakfast sandwiches
Note: Just because this is a recipe for freezer breakfast sandwiches doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy them right away! If you’d like, go ahead and enjoy them immediately after you make them.
I make 6 sandwiches at a time and I do not have to freeze them. I wrap them nicely and place them in the fridge. They are good in the fridge for a week.
To freeze the breakfast sandwiches, you’ll want to wrap each one individually in plastic wrap or aluminum foil for the freezer. I wrap them in a napkin first to absorb any moisture, and then plastic wrap or foil. This keeps the sandwiches intact and makes it easy to grab just one to heat up for breakfast. Place the wrapped sandwiches into a freezer bag or container to keep them neat in your freezer. They will keep for up to 2 months.
How to Reheat a Frozen Breakfast Sandwich
- If you are keeping them in the refrigerator and not freezing them, simply unwrap the sandwich and place it in the microwave for a minute or until warmed through.
- If frozen, thaw the frozen breakfast sandwiches in the fridge overnight and then simply reheat them in the microwave. Or if you want to enjoy a sandwich the same morning, remove the plastic wrap and wrap the sandwich in a paper towel. Microwave for 1 minute on defrost or 50% power. Flip the sandwich over and microwave for 30 seconds- 1 minute on high power, until warmed through.
Serving suggestions
I serve these easy breakfast sandwiches along with simple fresh fruit or yogurt for a delicious school morning breakfast in a pinch.
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Fried Egg Make Ahead Freezer Healthy Breakfast Sandwiches
Ingredients
- 6 English muffins
- 6 eggs
- 6 slices American cheese or any other sliced cheese
- 6 bacon strips
- Butter or margarine
Instructions
- Melt butter in a skillet over medium high heat. Crack the eggs into the skillet and season them with salt and pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the bottom of the eggs are set. Then flip and cook for 1 more minute.
- In the meantime, split the English muffins and broil them on each side. Then spread the butter on each English muffin half. Set aside.
- Remove the eggs from the pan, place them on a large plate or a cutting board and set them aside.
- Add the bacon to that same pan. I use cooked bacon, but I still like to warm it up a bit and crisp it up. Remove from the pan.
- Start assembling the sandwiches. Add a slice of cheese, or half a slice to each English muffin half. Then follow up with a fried egg. Then a piece or two of the bacon and close them up.
- Wrap the sandwiches individually in a napkin, then plastic or aluminum foil. Or enjoy them right after you make them!
