The best breakfast sandwich has your favorite bread, protein, egg, and cheese. Follow this method to prep your favorites for the whole week and skip the drive-thru!<\/p>\n
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And then it dawned on me\u2026you can meal prep<\/a> breakfast sandwiches AHEAD of time!<\/p>\n Now breakfast sandwiches are one of our favorite options for the morning!<\/p>\n Not only are make ahead breakfast sandwiches lifesavers for busy weekday mornings<\/a>, but they\u2019re also:<\/p>\n The ingredients for a bacon egg and cheese sandwich are just that \u2013 bacon, egg, and cheese! That\u2019s a classic combination, but there\u2019s no limit to the creativity that can go into a breakfast sandwich.<\/p>\n When making a sandwich for breakfast recipe, choose one (or more!) item from each category:<\/p>\n Protein:<\/strong><\/p>\n Egg:<\/strong><\/p>\n These two are the best options, and whole eggs taste best (in my opinion). You can boost the protein by adding egg whites, or just use only egg whites if you prefer. Keep reading for how to cook an egg using a round mold so it stays in your sandwich!<\/p>\n Cheese: <\/strong>Technically, cheese<\/a> is optional, but it really adds a savory bite to the sandwich.<\/p>\n Bread:<\/strong> I went with English Muffins<\/a> because that\u2019s what I had, but the options are endless. Butter the toasted bread before assembling the sandwich if you\u2019d like.<\/p>\n Bonus ingredients: <\/strong>These work better for fresh sandwiches vs. make ahead breakfast sandwiches, but they\u2019re definitely yummy if you want to add them!<\/p>\n I love scrambled eggs and spent quite a long time perfecting a recipe for the Best Scrambled Eggs<\/a> ever. However, a scoop of scrambled eggs tends to fall out of the sandwich, making it a messy meal.<\/p>\n I recommend either cooking your large eggs over easy OR using a mold to contain your scrambled eggs so that they stay inside your sandwich. Keep reading to see how to cook both types of eggs.<\/p>\n You can also make eggs on a baking sheet pan<\/a> or in a muffin tin<\/a> if you\u2019re feeding a crowd<\/a> or cooking in bulk<\/a>.<\/p>\n Or try scrambling a dozen eggs and cooking them in a 13\u00d79 pan<\/a>. Bake at 375F for about 22 minutes. You can then slice the scrambled eggs into squares perfect for adding to breakfast sandwiches. (This is a perfect chance to add diced onions and peppers if you like the flavor!)<\/p>\n Poach the eggs or make fried eggs or sunny side up. Or make your favorite omelet. Go with your gut!<\/p>\n Step 1: Preheat a nonstick griddle<\/a> or skillet<\/a> over medium heat. <\/strong>Use cooking spray<\/a> to coat the nonstick skillet and both sides of a mason jar<\/a> lid ring (the ring only). I used a wide-mouth ring. Set aside.<\/p>\n Step 2: Place the ring on the nonstick skillet <\/strong>(I prefer lip side down) and either crack the egg into the ring or pour the scrambled eggs into the ring. Use a pair of tongs<\/a> to push the ring down, keeping the ring touching the skillet for 10-15 seconds so the eggs don\u2019t sneak out from underneath the mold.<\/p>\n Step 3: Season with salt<\/a> and pepper, then cook the egg for about 2 minutes,<\/strong> or until the egg starts to cook around the edges. If bubbles appear in the eggs as they cook, pop them with a fork. This ensures the egg cooks through in the center.<\/p>\n Step 4: Once you see the egg cooked around the edges,<\/strong> use a pancake flipper<\/a> to scoop the entire egg and mold and flip it over. Continue to cook for about 1 minute.<\/p>\n Step 5: Remove the egg to a <\/strong>cutting board<\/a>, carefully remove the ring, and assemble your breakfast egg sandwiches.<\/p>\n You don\u2019t need a special contraption like a breakfast sandwich maker to make a yummy breakfast sandwich! It\u2019s so simple to do at home!<\/p>\n Step 1: Prepare your ingredients.<\/strong> You\u2019ll want to have everything ready to go before you start. This means toasting your bread, smearing avocado or butter or mayo<\/a>, unwrapping and slicing cheese, cooking the eggs, cooking the meat, etc. Once your eggs are done, you want to be ready to assemble the breakfast egg sandwiches.<\/p>\n Step 2: Assemble the sandwiches. <\/strong>Layer the bread, meat, egg, cheese, and any bonus ingredients, followed by the top layer of the bread.<\/p>\n Enjoy right away or wrap for the freezer.<\/p>\n Whatever combination you choose, you can freeze breakfast sandwich recipes! Skip the bonus ingredients section, as most of those typically don\u2019t freeze well.<\/p>\n To thaw, remove one of your wrapped freezer breakfast sandwiches and place it in a preheated oven, toaster oven, or air fryer until it\u2019s warmed through.<\/p>\n Warming in the microwave is not ideal (you can end up with a soggy texture or cold spots), but can be done in a pinch. Be sure to remove the aluminum foil before using the microwave.<\/p>\n Waffle Sandwich<\/strong><\/p>\n Use your favorite waffle instead of a bagel or English muffin. Blender Oatmeal Waffles<\/a> are our go-to waffle recipe, but Sourdough Waffles<\/a> or even Chocolate Waffles<\/a> would be fun!<\/p>\n Pancake sandwiches are a thing, too, so don\u2019t rule out that option either!<\/p>\n Egg and Bacon Roll<\/strong><\/p>\n Use up leftover Dinner Rolls<\/a> for a delicious egg and bacon roll. We like Homemade Hamburger Rolls<\/a>, but Kaiser rolls or bolillo rolls are good too. Breakfast sliders are fun!<\/p>\n Healthy Breakfast Sandwich<\/strong><\/p>\n Turkey bacon, egg whites, and arugula make a delicious yet healthy breakfast sandwich. Choose whole wheat over white for your bread to increase the fiber.<\/p>\n English Muffin Breakfast Sandwich Recipe<\/strong><\/p>\n One of my favorite variations, the English muffin breakfast sandwich, uses English Muffins<\/a> for the bread. You can get these in white, whole wheat, whole grain, and even gluten-free. (This is what you get when you order an Egg McMuffin, just healthier!)<\/p>\n Hashbrown Eggwich<\/strong><\/p>\n Tuck crispy hashbrowns or potatoes inside your breakfast sandwich\u2026 because you can.<\/p>\n Sausage Biscuit Breakfast Sandwich<\/strong><\/p>\n Add a Breakfast Sausage<\/a> patty on top of the egg in your breakfast sandwich. This is by far one of our favorite breakfast sandwich combos!<\/p>\n More Ideas for Breakfast Sandwiches<\/strong><\/p>\n Use these ideas for breakfast sandwiches as a starting point. I don\u2019t think I can stress this enough \u2013 DO WHAT YOU WANT. The ultimate breakfast sandwich is a catch-all of catch-alls when it comes to flavor and using things you have on hand.<\/p>\n Got a leftover roasted pepper in the fridge from Christmas? Goat cheese from that party? Salami from the charcuterie board? You guys. Just go for it. You can\u2019t go wrong!<\/p>\n Breakfast sandwiches naturally include all 3 of your main macros: protein, fat, and carbohydrates.<\/p>\n Depending on your goals for breakfast, you can adjust your breakfast sandwich to fit the macros you need.<\/p>\n Protein. <\/strong>You\u2019ll get protein from the breakfast meat, eggs, and cheese. Increase the protein by using both bacon and sausage (or a couple of your favorite breakfast meats) and adding egg whites to your scrambled egg mixture.<\/p>\n Fat.<\/strong> Most of the breakfast sandwich components have at least some fat: whole eggs, cheese, and fattier meats like bacon or sausage. You\u2019ll also add fat with condiments like butter or mayo. To lower the fat, use skim mozzarella cheese (or skip the cheese), egg whites, and a leaner meat like turkey bacon.<\/p>\n Carbs. <\/strong>The carbs in breakfast sandwich recipes show up in the bread, so choose a lower-carb option like an egg white wrap or a toasted sandwich thin if you want a low carb breakfast sandwich.<\/p>\n Whichever breakfast sandwich combination you choose, serve it with a side of fresh produce to fill out your plate.<\/p>\n The best breakfast sandwich typically consists of foods normally eaten at breakfast time, but stacked into a sandwich rather than a la carte on the plate. Foods like scrambled eggs<\/a>, bacon<\/a>, sausage<\/a>, and cheese are the most common ingredients.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Mild cheeses like mild cheddar, Colby Jack, and Monterey Jack are the most common cheeses<\/a> for a breakfast sandwich. Other good combinations include brie with ham, provolone or havarti with beef, or pepper jack if you like a little bit of spice. If you like the cheese by itself, odds are you\u2019ll enjoy it in a breakfast sandwich!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n The best bread for breakfast sandwich recipes will be strong enough not to fall apart as you eat it, but light enough to take a bite out of it. English muffins are very popular, as are toast, biscuits<\/a>, and croissant breakfast sandwiches.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Yes! Make a breakfast grilled cheese sandwich with any added protein as desired. Crispy bacon, sausage, and even leftover ham are great!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Sign up for my FREE Fight Inflation Workshop<\/strong>\u00a0and learn simple strategies to save money, even with rising food costs!\n\t\t\t\t <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\nTHE BEST BREAKFAST SANDWICH RECIPES<\/h2>\n
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BREAKFAST SANDWICH FAQS<\/h2>\n
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