These Make-Ahead Breakfast Sandwiches are perfect for busy mornings, combining crispy bacon, savory sausage patties, perfectly cooked eggs, and melted Gouda cheese on toasted English muffins. They can be assembled in advance, frozen for up to 3 months, and easily reheated for a quick and satisfying breakfast.
Total Time:30 minutes
Yield:6 servings
Ingredients
Sandwich Components
6 English muffins, cut in half
6 large eggs
3 slices of bacon, cut in half
3 sausage patties
6 slices of cheese (Gouda)
Salt and pepper, to taste
Butter or cooking spray (for greasing the pan)
Instructions
Cook the bacon and sausage: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon until crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels, then set aside. In the same skillet, cook the sausage patties until fully cooked. Remove and drain on paper towels, then set aside.
Prepare the eggs: Heat a small non-stick pan or pan with 4 egg rings over medium heat and lightly grease with butter or cooking spray. Crack an egg into each circle and season with salt and pepper. Cook until the whites are set and yolks are cooked to your preference, about 3-4 minutes. For firmer yolks, flip eggs and cook an additional 1-2 minutes. Remove and let cool slightly.
Assemble sandwiches: Place the bottom half of each English muffin on a clean surface. Place a slice of cheese on each muffin half. For three sandwiches, add a cooked egg and two halves of bacon. For the other three, add a cooked egg and a sausage patty. Top with the English muffin halves.
Wrap and freeze: Wrap each sandwich in parchment paper, place them in a large Ziploc bag or airtight container, and store in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Reheat before serving: To reheat, unwrap the sandwich and wrap it in a paper towel. Microwave on high for 1-2 minutes until heated through, or reheat in a 350°F (175°C) oven for about 20 minutes.
Notes
Use egg rings for perfectly shaped eggs that fit the English muffins.
You can substitute cheese varieties like cheddar or American if preferred.
To make this recipe vegetarian, omit bacon and sausage and add extra cheese or vegetables.
Make sure sandwiches are completely cooled before freezing to avoid sogginess.
Double wrapping with parchment and plastic wrap helps prevent freezer burn.
Reheating times may vary depending on microwave wattage or oven efficiency.
