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Egg, Ham and Cheese Breakfast Sandwiches

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Protein packed and just 320 calories each, these satisfying breakfast sandwiches are ideal for making-ahead, freezing and popping in the microwave whenever the mood strikes. 

My love for the popular fastfood breakfast sandwich began at a very young age. It all goes back to the 80’s when my Aunt Paula and Uncle Randy who would stay with me and my sisters for a week while my parents vacationed somewhere warm to escape the brutal Michigan winters.

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Lazy bums who loved to sleep in, we rarely made it to McDonald’s in time to catch the ever-elusive breakfast menu. Lucky for us, Uncle Randy, a postal worker, is an early riser and would sneak out early to buy bags of Egg McMuffins and crispy hashbrowns that Aunt Paula would keep warm for us in the oven until we woke up.

One of the few foods that would ease morning sickness during my pregnancies, egg, ham and cheese breakfast sandwiches remain one of my biggest comforts to this day. Delicious any time of year but ideal with boneless spiral ham, I knew it was time to share this recipe when the Ohio Pork Council asked me to create a recipe to help folks utilize Easter leftovers.

Protein packed and just 320 calories each, these satisfying breakfast sandwiches are ideal for making-ahead, freezing and popping in the microwave whenever the mood strikes.

What is your favorite recipe for leftover ham? I’m always looking for new ideas!

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Egg, Ham and Cheese Breakfast Sandwiches

Protein packed and just 320 calories each, these satisfying breakfast sandwiches are ideal for making-ahead, freezing and popping in the microwave whenever the mood strikes. 
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Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Keyword: high protein
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 18 minutes
Total Time: 33 minutes
Servings: 12
Calories: 320kcal
Author: Liz DellaCroce

Ingredients

  • 12 whole wheat English muffins split
  • 1 dozen eggs
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 12 slices ham thickly sliced
  • 12 slices sharp cheddar

Instructions

  • Pre-heat the oven to 350 degrees and spray a muffin tin with cooking spray.
  • Crack one egg into each muffin tin and sprinkle with salt and pepper. For even baking, gently break the yolk using a fork or knife.
  • Bake eggs until egg whites are firm, 18-20 minutes.
  • While eggs are baking, begin assembling the sandwiches by placing the bottoms of each English muffin on a flat surface. Top each bottom half with one slice of cheese and once slice of ham.
  • Place one egg on top of the ham and cheese half then top with the second half of the English muffin.
  • For easy microwave reheating, wrap each sandwich individually in parchment paper then place in a resealable plastic bag to freeze. To reheat, simply place in the microwave for 60 seconds on full power or 1 1/2 minutes on 50% power.
Nutrition Facts
Egg, Ham and Cheese Breakfast Sandwiches
Amount Per Serving
Calories 320 Calories from Fat 124
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 13.8g 21%
Saturated Fat 6.2g 31%
Polyunsaturated Fat 7.6g
Cholesterol 250mg 83%
Sodium 815mg 34%
Total Carbohydrates 24g 8%
Dietary Fiber 3g 12%
Sugars 2g
Protein 24.5g 49%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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  3. Hi Liz,
    How long can these be frozen for? We’re not great meat eaters in our house but do love our cooked breakfasts now and again. These would be great to take for a pit stop when we head out walking early!

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  4. What about bacon, not Canadian Bacon, just regular bacon? I only see ham and sausage in all the recipes. Maybe reheating is a problem, but I wouldn’t think so? Thanks

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  6. Sadly, we did not have ham for Easter, so no yummy leftovers. :( But…I do have Canadian bacon slices that are English muffin sized, so THAT is what is going on these tasty breakfast sammies!

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  11. Loving doing stuff like this — makes it so much easier to eat a healthy breakfast and it is a great use of leftover ham! And it eased your morning sickness! I’ll have to remember that if I ever get pregnant again — hahahahaha

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  17. Am I wrong to assume that I should toast the english muffins before assembly? These look delicious otherwise! :)

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  19. I love love love breakfast sandwiches! I’ve been looking for make-ahead breakfast solutions and I think I may have just found THE thing. I can’t tell how how many frozen breakfast sandwiches I’ve tried (well, my husband can tell you – every single brand) and I always hate the ‘fake’ taste. Why oh why have I not made them on my own? You rock and I can’t wait to make these!

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    • Ugh yes I totally know the fake taste!!! Look mine may not look “perfect” but they taste like the real deal!! Plus you can use whatever cheese you love and make it your own. :)

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  23. I think there is a mistake?

    simply place in the microwave for 90 seconds on full power or 1½ minutes on 50% power.

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  26. So technically, we don’t celebrate Easter. But since that’s one of the few times I can get a ham at the market without special ordering one, I take advantage of it. I’m no dummy. I made my favorite honey-orange glazed spiral one yesterday and have lots left over for these sandwiches! I win.

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  29. Love this! I am a sucker for breakfast sandwiches and usually save them for the weekends as I like to try them from different cafes and restaurants. But these make a very good case for preparing them at home. I love that they’re freezer friendly…so smart.

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