Ingredients
🛒 Ingredients
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- 6 English muffins, split
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- 6 large eggs
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- 3 slices bacon, cut in half
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- 3 breakfast sausage patties
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- 6 slices Gouda cheese
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- Salt and pepper
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- Butter or cooking spray
Instructions
👩🍳 How to Make Freezer-Friendly Bacon and Sausage Breakfast Sandwiches
STEP 1 – Gather the Ingredients
Gather the English muffins, eggs, bacon, sausage patties, cheese, salt, pepper, and cooking spray.
⚡ Flash Tip: Set everything out before cooking so assembly moves quickly.
STEP 2 – Cook the Bacon
Cook the bacon in a skillet until crisp. Transfer it to a paper towel-lined plate.
STEP 3 – Cook the Sausage
Cook the sausage patties until browned and cooked through.
STEP 4 – Add the Eggs to the Pan
Lightly grease the egg rings and place them in a skillet. Crack one egg into each ring.
STEP 5 – Finish Cooking the Eggs
Cook until the whites are set and the yolks reach your preferred doneness. Season with salt and pepper.
🚫 Avoid This Mistake: Do not overcook the eggs, since they will cook slightly more when reheated.
STEP 6 – Start the Bacon Sandwiches
Place the bottom half of an English muffin on a plate.
STEP 7 – Add the Cheese
Place one slice of cheese on the English muffin.
STEP 8 – Add the Egg
Top the cheese with one cooked egg.
STEP 9 – Add the Bacon
Place the cooked bacon over the egg.
STEP 10 – Close the Bacon Sandwich
Add the top half of the English muffin.
STEP 11 – Start the Sausage Sandwiches
Place another English muffin bottom on the plate.
STEP 12 – Add the Cheese
Top the muffin with one slice of cheese.
STEP 13 – Add the Egg
Place one cooked egg over the cheese.
STEP 14 – Add the Sausage
Top the egg with one cooked sausage patty.
STEP 15 – Close the Sausage Sandwich
Add the top half of the English muffin.
STEP 16 – Cool and Wrap
Let the assembled sandwiches cool completely. Wrap each sandwich tightly in parchment paper or foil.
⚡ Flash Tip: Cooling the sandwiches before wrapping helps prevent trapped steam and soggy muffins.
STEP 17 – Freeze
Place the wrapped sandwiches in a labeled freezer-safe bag or airtight container. Freeze for up to 3 months.
STEP 18 – Reheat
Remove the wrapping before microwaving.
- Microwave: Wrap in a paper towel and heat for 1–2 minutes.
- Oven: Keep wrapped in foil and bake at 350°F for about 20 minutes.
⭐ Recipe Success Tips
- Let the bacon, sausage, and eggs cool completely before assembling to prevent soggy muffins.
- Wrap each sandwich tightly in parchment paper, then store them in a freezer-safe bag to reduce freezer burn.
- Use a good melting cheese like Gouda, cheddar, or Swiss for the best texture after reheating.
- Label the bag with the date—they'll keep well for up to 3 months.
- Reheat only until hot to keep the eggs tender.