Description
These Healthy Make-Ahead Egg & Cheese Breakfast Sandwiches are perfect for busy mornings. Packed with protein from egg whites and turkey bacon, combined with fresh vegetables and melty cheese, they offer a satisfying and nutritious start to your day. Make them in advance, freeze, and reheat easily for a quick, wholesome breakfast.
Ingredients
Scale
Egg Mixture
- 16 oz (2 cups) egg whites or 8 large whole eggs
- 2 cups chopped baby spinach, fresh
- Salt and pepper to taste
Vegetables & Meat
- 4 slices turkey bacon, chopped
- ½ cup diced bell pepper (optional)
- ¼ cup diced onion (optional)
Assembly
- 8 slices cheddar or American cheese
- 8 whole wheat sandwich thins, English muffins, croissants, bagels, or 90-second Keto bread
- Butter or oil for greasing pan
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Baking Dish: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan with butter or oil and set it aside to prevent sticking.
- Cook Turkey Bacon and Vegetables: Heat 1 teaspoon of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chopped turkey bacon and cook for 1 minute. Then add the diced bell pepper and onion, cooking for an additional 2 minutes or until the vegetables are tender. Remove from heat.
- Mix Egg and Veggie Mixture: In a large mixing bowl, whisk or stir together the egg whites (or whole eggs), chopped spinach, cooked turkey bacon and vegetable mixture, along with a pinch of salt and pepper until combined evenly.
- Bake Egg Mixture: Pour the egg and vegetable mixture into the greased baking dish. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the center is set and the edges are slightly browned. Let cool for 5 to 10 minutes before slicing.
- Slice and Assemble Sandwiches: Cut the baked egg mixture into 8 equal portions. Place one portion on each sandwich thin, muffin, croissant, bagel, or keto bread slice. Top each with a slice of cheese.
- Wrap and Freeze: Wrap each sandwich tightly in foil or plastic wrap. Place all wrapped sandwiches into a gallon-sized freezer bag. Freeze for up to 2 months for convenient make-ahead meals.
- Reheat to Serve: To reheat, unwrap a sandwich and microwave for 1.5 to 2 minutes until heated through and the cheese melts. Alternatively, microwave for 1 minute then finish in a toaster oven to crisp the bread.
Notes
- To make the sandwiches Keto-friendly, use your favorite keto bread or try the 90-second microwave keto bread recipe.
- Feel free to customize the vegetables by adding your favorites along with the bell pepper and onion during the sauté step.
- These sandwiches can be prepared ahead and frozen, making breakfast quick and easy on busy days.
- Use whole eggs instead of egg whites if you prefer a richer texture and flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
