Freezer Meal Breakfast Recipes

What could be a better way to start your day than with eggs, veggies and cheese? With the help of this easy make ahead frittata recipe, you can prepare a delicious breakfast or brunch that’s packed with flavor. And the best part is that you can make the dish ahead of time and freeze it until you’re ready to start eating!I was first introduced to the idea of a frittata by my cousin who is a chef. I had never heard of it before, but quickly came to appreciate the simplicity and flavours of this dish. It is sometimes referred to as an “egg pizza”. It’s not an omelette and not a quiche, though it bears a similarity to both. If you ask me, it’s just plain good!

I’ve made this frittata for our Christmas breakfast for years now. I always pair it with hash brown casserole as both can be made weeks ahead. I take them out of the freezer on Christmas Eve and let them thaw in the fridge overnight. Christmas morning, I pop them in the oven while we open stockings with the kids and by the time we’re done, a delicious family breakfast is ready to eat.

Make Ahead Frittata Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon butter
• ½ cup chopped vegetables
• 10 eggs
• ½ cup sour cream
• ½ to ¾ cup grated Swiss cheese
• ¼ cup heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, chopped
• salt and pepper

Assembly Instructions:

1. Heat the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the vegetables and saute until tender.
2. When the vegetables are softened, remove the pan from heat and transfer the cooked veggies to the bottom of a casserole dish or foil container.
3. Add the eggs to a medium bowl and whisk until smooth. Add the sour cream, grated cheese, heavy cream, and spices to the bowl and stir to combine.
4. Pour the egg mixture over the top of the vegetables in the pan.
5. Place a piece of plastic wrap directly on top of the egg mixture, then cover the entire pan with foil.
6. Freeze the entire dish until ready to serve.

Cooking instructions:

1. Transfer the frozen ingredients to the refrigerator to thaw overnight. When the ingredients are thawed, remove the foil and plastic wrap from the pan.
2. When ready to cook, preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Bake the frittata for 50 minutes, until the eggs are set.

What Vegetables are Good in a Frittata?

Mixing vegetables into your egg frittata is a great way to add flavor to your dish and make it healthier at the same time! And since there are a variety of vegetables that pair well with eggs and cheese, you’ll have plenty of delicious options to choose from. As you’re putting together your make ahead breakfast, try these different veggies in your own freezer friendly frittatas:

• Onions
• Mushrooms
• Zucchini
• Red or green bell pepper
• Squash
• Artichoke hearts (no need to sauté)
• Spinach
• Garlic
• Sweet potatoes
• Broccoli
• Cauliflower

What Can I Add to a Frittata?

Since this simple recipe can easily be customized, it’s the perfect breakfast recipe to feed a crowd. In addition to mixing in some vegetables, there are tons of other delicious ingredients you can add to your frittata to take the flavor of your egg breakfast up a notch! Try these other mix-ins to add even more flavor to your freezer-friendly breakfast recipe.

• Cooked bacon
• Crumbled breakfast sausage
• Ham or Canadian bacon
• Various cheeses, including cheddar, gruyere, mozzarella, or Monterrey jack
• Herbs and seasonings, like basil, parsley, paprika, ground mustard, rosemary, or chives
• Hot sauce or sriracha sauce

Can You Make Frittatas Ahead of Time and Reheat?

One of the best things about frittatas is that they’re versatile! That means you can prepare the ingredients in your frittata and cook it later or cook it and store it until you ready to enjoy the meal.

• Make the frittata ingredients ahead. One of the easiest ways to prepare your eggs ahead of time is to put together the ingredients and store them in the fridge or freezer until you’re ready to cook the meal. Once you’re ready to enjoy the eggs, simply pop the dish in the oven and bake the frittata according to the recipe instructions.
• Bake the frittata ahead of time and reheat when you’re ready to eat. If you have more time on prep day, you can also bake the frittata and freeze or refrigerate it until you’re ready to start eating. After baking the eggs, allow them to cool completely. Then cover the dish and transfer it to the fridge or freezer. If you plan to freeze the cooked frittata, make sure to thaw it completely before reheating. The eggs can be reheated in the oven or microwave.

How Long Will a Frittata Last in the Fridge?

A cooked frittata will stay good in the fridge for up to four days. Make sure to place the eggs in an airtight container to ensure they stay fresh. And if you plan to freeze your cooked frittata, it will stay good in the freezer for up to three months.

When storing an uncooked frittata in the freezer, your ingredients will stay good for up to four months before you need to bake the eggs. Before placing your dish in the freezer, make sure to write the name of the recipe, date of freezing, and expected expiration date on the top of the foil to ensure it doesn’t go bad before you bake it. It’s also a good idea to leave a note on top of the foil to remind yourself to remove the plastic wrap underneath the foil before baking.

To make this frittata for Christmas breakfast:

If you want to fancy this up a bit for Christmas breakfast, you can lay slices of your sautéed red peppers on the top of the egg mixture once it’s in the casserole dish fanned out into a wreath like shape or you can lay slices of your sautéed green pepper on top of the egg mixture in a Christmas tree pattern. 

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Make Ahead Frittata

Prep Time

25 mins

Cook Time

50 mins

 

Course: Breakfast

Keyword: eggs

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 Tbsp. butter
• ½ cup vegetables chopped or sliced
• 10 eggs
• ½ cup sour cream
• ½ to ¾ cup Swiss cheese grated
• ¼ cup heavy cream
• 1 tsp. fresh rosemary chopped
• salt and pepper

Instructions

Assembly Instructions:

1. Heat the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the vegetables and sauté until tender.

2. When the vegetables are softened, remove the pan from heat and transfer the cooked veggies to the bottom of a casserole dish or foil container.
3. Add the eggs to a medium bowl and whisk until smooth. Add the sour cream, grated cheese, heavy cream, and spices to the bowl and stir to combine.

4. Pour the egg mixture over the vegetables in the pan.

5. Place a piece of plastic wrap directly on top of the egg mixture, then cover the entire pan with foil.
6. Freeze the entire dish until ready to serve.

Cooking instructions:

1. Thaw.

2. Remove the foil and plastic wrap.

3. Bake at 350° for 50 minutes, until the eggs are set.

Breakfast sandwiches are a great option for make-ahead breakfasts. They’re simple to make and only take a few minutes to reheat. That means they’re a filling grab and go breakfast for those busy weekday mornings! And once you make a batch of these easy freezer breakfast sandwiches, you can enjoy them every day of the week without all the prep work.

How to Make Breakfast Sandwiches

Ingredients:

• 12 English muffins
• 12 sausage patties
• 12 eggs
• 2 tablespoons milk
• 12 slices of cheese
• Salt and pepper to taste

Assembly instructions:

1. Fry the breakfast sausage patties in a skillet until cooked through. Set aside.
2. Preheat the oven to 325° and grease a 9×13 baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
3. Whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, and pepper until well combined. Pour the mixture into the baking dish and bake for 24 minutes or until set.
4. Cut the eggs into 12 squares.
5. Layer a sausage patty, egg square, and one slice of cheese between two English muffin slices*. Wrap each sandwich in plastic wrap and place them in a resealable freezer bag.
6. Store the sandwiches in the freezer.

*If you prefer, you can toast the English muffins first.

Serving instructions:

1. When ready to serve, remove the sandwich from the plastic wrap and place it on a paper towel. Heat in the microwave until warmed through.

How Do You Reheat Frozen Breakfast Sandwiches?

Once your breakfast sandwiches are frozen, they can easily be heated and eaten using your microwave. To reheat your breakfast sandwich straight from the freezer, start by removing the plastic wrap. Place the sandwich on a paper towel and microwave it on defrost or 50 percent power for one minute. Then, flip the sandwich over and heat again on full power for 30 seconds. If the sandwich is still cold in the middle, heat it again for 30 more seconds.

Freezer Breakfast Sandwich Recipe Ideas

One of my favorite parts about this recipe is that you can adapt it to suit your family’s preferences! Try these recipe ideas to change up your freezer sandwiches every time you make your family a grab and go breakfast.

• Use different meat. There are a variety of different meat options you can use to create your breakfast sandwiches. Instead of sausage patties, try slices of bacon, ham, or Canadian bacon.
• Add veggies. Give your eggs a boost of flavor with the help of some added vegetables. Mix in spinach, peppers, or onions before cooking your eggs to create a flavorful addition to your sandwiches.
• Use different bread. Instead of English muffins, why not try building your sandwich with a different bread? Biscuits and croissants make great bread options for your homemade breakfasts sandwiches.

Check out some of our other make ahead breakfast ideas:

• Scrambled Egg Bites
• Cinnamon French Toast
• Freezer Granola
• Smoothie Bags
• Pancake Mini Muffins

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Breakfast Sandwiches

Prep Time

27 mins

Cook Time

2 mins

 

Course: Breakfast

Servings: 12 sandwiches

Ingredients

• 12 English muffins
• 12 sausage patties
• 12 eggs
• 2 Tbsp. milk or heavy cream
• 12 slices cheese
• salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Assembly instructions:

1. Fry the breakfast sausage patties in a skillet until cooked through. Set aside.
2. Preheat the oven to 325° and grease a 9x13 baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
3. Whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, and pepper until well combined. Pour the mixture into the baking dish and bake for 24 minutes or until set.
4. Cut the eggs into 12 squares.
5. Layer a sausage patty, egg square, and one slice of cheese between two English muffin slices. Wrap each sandwich in plastic wrap and place them in a resealable freezer bag.
6. Store the sandwiches in the freezer.

Serving instructions:

1. When ready to serve, remove the sandwich from the plastic wrap and place it on a paper towel. Heat in the microwave until warmed through.

Coming up with make ahead breakfast ideas is a great way to provide your family with healthy meals without adding extra work to your busy mornings. This simple Southwest breakfast casserole is one of those easy recipes that will simplify your morning routine. Since this casserole is packed with flavour and made with hash browns, bacon, and eggs, it’s sure to be a hit with everyone in your family.

Our family is a big fan of breakfasts that can be made ahead like our Hash Brown Casserole, Cinnamon French Toast, and Scrambled Egg Bites.

How to Make Southwest Breakfast Casserole:

Ingredients:

• 500 g frozen cubed hash browns
• 1 ½ cups cooked diced bacon
• ¾ cup sour cream
• 1 ½ cups chunky salsa
• 6 large eggs
• salt and pepper 
• 1 ½ cups shredded Tex-Mex cheese

For Day of Cooking:

• avocado slices
• cilantro
• diced tomato
• sliced green onion

Assembly instructions:

1. Combine the hash browns, cooked bacon, and sour cream in a bowl. Spread the mixture into a freezer-safe, greased 9×13 baking dish.
2. Spoon the salsa evenly over the top of the hash brown mixture.
3. In a medium bowl, beat the eggs and season with salt and pepper. Pour the seasoned eggs over the salsa layer.
4. Top the casserole with an even layer of shredded cheese.
5. Wrap the dish tightly with plastic wrap, then cover with foil and freeze.

Cooking instructions:

1. Thaw the frozen casserole, then remove the foil and plastic wrap.
2. Place the foil back on top of the dish and bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.
3. Remove the foil and cook for another 20 to 30 minutes.
4. Garnish with avocado, cilantro, diced tomato and sliced green onion before serving.

How Do You Know a Breakfast Casserole is Done?

There’s nothing worse than cutting into a breakfast casserole only to see that your eggs are still runny! If you’ve had this happen before, you’re probably wondering how to know when your casserole is done. A knife is the best way to check to see if the eggs in your casserole are done. Stick a thin-bladed knife into the center of the casserole dish. If the knife comes out clean, the casserole is done. But if you notice egg on your knife after you pull it out, your casserole needs to cook a little bit longer.

How Long Can Breakfast Casserole Be Frozen?

You can keep this make ahead breakfast in your freezer for up to three months before you need to cook it. To ensure you use your casserole before it expires, make sure to write the name of the dish and the date you prepared it on the foil before you place it in the freezer. It’s also a good idea to write the expiration date on top so you know when to heat it.

Once your casserole has been prepared, you can store leftovers in the refrigerator. Cover the dish or place the leftovers in an airtight container and keep them chilled for up to four days. Leftovers can be reheated in the oven or microwave.

Southwestern Breakfast Casserole Recipe Tips

This quick and easy recipe is perfect for a make ahead breakfast! And since it’s so simple to make, you can easily adjust the recipe to suit your family’s preferences. Try these recipe ideas as you’re preparing your breakfast bake:

• Double the recipe to make two make ahead breakfasts at one time. Since this recipe uses a half a bag of diced hash browns, it’s more time efficient to prepare two casseroles at once. Simply double the amount of ingredients in the recipe, then prepare the breakfast casseroles in two separate dishes. You’ll end up with two delicious breakfasts in the amount of time it takes to make one!
• Serve with tortillas. While this flavourful casserole is great on its own, you could also try serving it with tortillas for a fun way for your family to enjoy their breakfast. Heat the tortillas according to the package instructions, then let your family fill them with the casserole mixture to create their own breakfast burrito.
• Try adding sausage. Bulk up this make ahead breakfast bake with the help of some ground pork sausage. Brown the sausage in a skillet and drain the grease from the pan, then mix the meat into the hash brown mixture to add some more meat and flavour to your breakfast.
• Stir in some black beans. Another great way to increase the servings in your casserole is with the help of beans. Black beans add more protein and fiber to your breakfast, making them a great choice for bulking up the recipe. To add black beans to the breakfast dish, drain and rinse a can of beans and mix it into the casserole with the hash browns.
• Spice it up with peppers. Does your family enjoy eating a spicy breakfast? Add some spice to your southwestern egg casserole with the help of some peppers. Diced green chilies are a simple choice for spicing up your dish. Or garnish your casserole with sliced jalapeño to add some fresh spiciness to your breakfast.

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Southwest Breakfast Casserole

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: Mexican

Keyword: breakfast casserole

Ingredients

• 500 g frozen cubed hash browns
• 1 ½ cups bacon cooked and crumbled
• ¾ cup sour cream
• 1 ½ cups chunky salsa
• 6 large eggs
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 ½ cups Tex-Mex cheese shredded

For Day of Cooking:

• avocado sliced or cubed
• cilantro chopped
• tomato diced
• green onion sliced

Instructions

Assembly instructions:

1. Combine the hash browns, cooked bacon, and sour cream in a bowl.

2. Spread the mixture into a freezer-safe, greased 9x13 baking dish.

3. Spoon the salsa evenly over the top of the hash brown mixture.
4. In a medium bowl, beat the eggs and season with salt and pepper. Pour the seasoned eggs over the salsa layer.

5. Top the casserole with shredded cheese.

6. Wrap the dish tightly with plastic wrap, then cover with foil and freeze.

Cooking instructions:

1. Thaw then remove the foil and plastic wrap.

2. Replace the foil on top of the dish and bake at 350° for 30 minutes.

3. Remove the foil and cook for another 20 to 30 minutes.

4. Garnish with avocado, cilantro, diced tomato and sliced green onion.