Freezer Egg Sandwich

Love Freezer Egg Sandwiches for a convenient make-ahead breakfast! Before I was pregnant, I enjoyed my leisurely weekend morning routine and didn’t mind the extra kitchen time. However, as I enter into my last month of pregnancy, I’m now fully engaged in freezer prep-mode, creating fast, make-ahead options to enjoy when I inevitably find myself strapped for time. This Freezer Egg Sandwich definitely fits the bill for a delicious meal that’s ready in minutes when you need it.

This post was sponsored by the Egg Farmers of Ontario, as always, all opinions are genuine.

Why I Love Freezer Egg Sandwiches:

• Convenient grab-and-go option on your way to work or without time to cook.
• A cost-saving alternative if you often grab a breakfast sandwich outside the home.
• Nutritious and delicious.

Prepping Freezer Egg Sandwiches will set your future self up for success!

How to Build a Freezer Egg Sandwich?

First, the key to our homemade breakfast sandwich is obviously the eggs. I love them for a protein-rich and choline-packed pregnancy superfood. Eggs also deliver 14 essential nutrients for only 70 calories per egg. Interestingly, Ontario eggs go from the farm to the grocery store in 4 to 7 days, so you can’t beat that freshness.

Love this simple assembly for Freezer Egg Sandwiches

Nevertheless, the key when building your Freezer Egg Sandwich is to first toast your bread, cook your egg and any other ingredients. THEN, allow all ingredients to cool BEFORE assembling your sandwich. This will prevent soggy sandwiches.

Why is Choline Important?

Eggs are a top dietary source of choline, an essential nutrient not only needed for neurological functioning of the brain, but also to aid in fat and cholesterol transport and to support liver and muscle functioning. During pregnancy, the body requires increased choline needs since it’s important for the baby’s brain and spinal cord development, as well as the placenta. A two egg serving contains 12 grams of protein and ~70% of the daily choline requirement for pregnant women. The important advice I give other pregnant women when choosing eggs is to remember not to skip the yolk since it contains half the protein and MOST of the choline.

How Long do Freezer Egg Sandwiches Last?

After assembled, wrap your sandwich in aluminum foil or plastic wrap and keep in an air-sealed bag for 2 to 3 months.

How to Reheat your Breakfast Sandwich?

When ready to use, reheat unwrapped on a microwave-safe dish, lined with paper towel for 1 to 2 minutes, turning halfway through. Make sure to melt the cheese and heat the ingredients through. Additionally, you can pull your sandwich from the freezer the night before and reheat in a toaster oven. So tasty!

Freezer Egg Sandwich Recipe

• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 10 minutes
• Serves: 6

Ingredients:

• Oil
• 6 Eggs, fresh (choose amount based on how many sandwiches you’re building)
• Topping Options: Ham, Bacon, Cheese, Green Onions, Peppers
• 6 Bagel or English muffins, gluten free or sourdough (Low FODMAP)
• Butter or margarine
• Kosher salt & fresh ground pepper

Freezer Egg Sandwich Directions:

1. Firstly, toast your bagel/English muffin and add butter or margarine. Set aside to allow to cool.
2. In a non-stick pan, fry your egg in oil and season with salt and pepper. Fry egg until white is set; flip and add cheese to allow to melt. Set egg aside on a plate to cool.
3. Cook ham, prosciutto or bacon, if using. Set aside to cool.
4. Then, when all ingredients have cooled, place the cheese-topped egg on top of half English muffin/bagel. Layer additional ingredients and green onion garnish, if using. Cover with the other half of the muffin.
5. Finally, wrap the sandwich tightly in foil or plastic wrap. Place in a freezer bag that’s labeled with a reminder to use within 2 to 3 months from preparation date.
6. When ready to use, reheat unwrapped on a microwave-safe dish, lined with paper towel for1 to 2 minutes, turning halfway through. You want to ensure cheese is melted and ingredients are heated through.

Freezer Egg Sandwich

Yield: 6

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 5 minutes

Total Time: 15 minutes

Freezer Egg Sandwiches are a handy make-ahead option!

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Ingredients

• Oil
• 6 Eggs, fresh (choose amount based on how many sandwiches you’re building)
• Topping Options: Ham, Bacon, Cheese, Green Onions, Peppers
• Butter or margarine
• 6 Bagel or English muffin, gluten free, sourdough, regular
• Kosher salt & fresh ground pepper

Instructions

1. Toast your bagel/English muffin and add butter or margarine. Set aside to allow to cool.
2. In a non-stick pan, fry your egg in oil and season with salt and pepper. Fry egg until white is set; flip and add cheese to allow to melt. Set egg aside on a plate to cool.
3. Cook ham, prosciutto or bacon, if using. Set aside to cool.
4. When all ingredients have cooled, place the cheese-topped egg on top of half English muffin/bagel. Layer additional ingredients and green onion garnish, if using. Cover with the other half of the muffin.
5. Wrap the sandwich tightly in foil or plastic wrap. Place in a freezer bag that’s labeled with a reminder to use within 2 to 3 months from preparation date.
6. Reheat unwrapped on a microwave-safe dish, lined with paper towel for 1 to 2 minutes, turning halfway through. Want to ensure cheese is melted and ingredients are heated through.