Homemade Breakfast Sandwiches: A Budget-Friendly Alternative to Store-Bought
If you and your husband enjoy frozen breakfast sandwiches from the grocery store but want to save money, making your own at home is an easy and budget-friendly solution. By using simple ingredients like eggs, pork sausage patties, English muffins, and sliced cheese, you can make a dozen breakfast sandwiches for just around $10. That’s a fraction of the price of buying pre-packaged ones!
Here’s how you can make your own breakfast sandwiches with minimal effort and cost:
Ingredients:
- Eggs
- Pork sausage patties (I used Kroger brand)
- English muffins
- Sliced cheese (your choice of cheese)
Directions:
1. Prepare the Egg Molds:
Start by preparing a muffin tin or any mold you prefer for the eggs. I used a simple method of coating the molds with olive oil to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier. This will help you achieve evenly shaped egg patties.
2. Bake the Eggs:
Crack one egg into each mold. Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste. For perfectly cooked eggs, bake them in a preheated oven at 350°F (or 375°F for convection). Bake for about 17 minutes, depending on how well-cooked you like your egg. If you prefer a runny yolk, reduce the baking time slightly.
3. Cook the Sausage Patties:
While the eggs are baking, cook the pork sausage patties. I opted for Kroger brand, but feel free to use your favorite brand. Place the patties on a sheet pan and bake them in the oven until fully cooked, usually about 12-15 minutes at 375°F. You can also cook them on the stovetop if you prefer.
4. Assemble the Sandwiches:
While your eggs and sausage are cooking, slice your English muffins in half. Once everything is cooked, assemble the sandwiches by placing an egg patty, a sausage patty, and a slice of cheese on the bottom half of each muffin. Top with the other muffin half to complete your sandwich.
5. Store for Later:
Let the sandwiches cool down before wrapping them in plastic wrap or foil for storage. You can refrigerate them for a few days or freeze them for longer storage.
How to Reheat:
To reheat the sandwiches, simply unwrap them and microwave for about 1 minute and 30 seconds. I’ve never had an issue with the sandwiches drying out, especially since I wrap them in a paper towel while microwaving, which helps retain moisture.
Tips:
- You can mix and match the ingredients based on your preferences, such as adding bacon, avocado, or different kinds of cheese.
- If you want to make the process even quicker, consider cooking the sausage patties in a batch and freezing them separately. This way, you can assemble sandwiches as needed.
- These homemade sandwiches are healthier and much more affordable than the store-bought frozen versions, and you can control the ingredients to suit your taste!
Conclusion:
Making your own breakfast sandwiches is not only a fun and easy way to save money, but it also allows you to customize the flavors exactly how you like them. With just a few ingredients and a little bit of time, you can have a dozen delicious breakfast sandwiches ready to go. Enjoy them fresh or store them for a quick breakfast throughout the week!